Mechanical Engineer

  • Regular/Permanent
  • Canada / Saskatchewan
  • In Office
  • Apply Before 8/5/2024

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy! Our McClean Lake mill is the most technologically-advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution. Reporting to the Mine Technical Services Coordinator this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative leading edge dynamic mining process. If this sounds like a career path for you, please apply!

 

Responsibilities include: 

·       Execute multidiscipline projects of small and medium scope in direct support of operational needs

·       Provide engineering expertise, and guidance to ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, standards and good practices

·       Collaborate with tradespeople and operators to help propel and implement standards and improvements to the mining process and infrastructure

·       Conduct formal risk assessment of new and existing designs

·       Work with other disciplines, subject matter experts and operational personnel to solve process problems and ensure quality objectives, schedules and budgets are maintained

·       Recommend and implement department engineering processes and procedures

·       Participate in the development of feasibility studies, value engineering and cost estimates to support continual improvement

·       Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures

·       Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility

·       Understand and administer management of change (MOC) to facility changes

 

Work Location & Schedule: 

·       McClean Lake Operation

·       14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule

·       Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required

 

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

·       Competitive salary and benefits package

·       A welcoming environment and great co-workers

·       Training, development, and career advancement opportunities

·       Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.

·       Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.

 

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

 

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

Our Full-Time Benefits

  • A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
  • A welcoming environment and great coworkers 
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
  • Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
  • All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities. 

Ideal qualifications

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

·       Bachelor degree in Mechanical, or Mine Engineering from a recognized university

·       Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS or Eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT)

·       Technologists with applicable industrial design experience will be considered

·       A minimum of 10 years of applicable work experience

·       Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) considered an asset

·       Knowledge of codes, standards and best engineering practices as applied to mining and milling applications is considered an asset

·       Good understanding of process and slurry piping design as well as tank design

·       Effective planning and organizational skills

·       Co-ordinate activities, information, materials or resources within own area of responsibility to meet deadlines

·       Ability to interact in a team environment, as well as work independently

·       Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

·       Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification. 

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.  

Mechanical Engineer

Ref: 2024-17376

Regular/Permanent

S0J3C0, McClean Lake

Apply Before 8/5/2024

ORANO-BU-BATIMENT

Orano Canada Inc.

As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.

We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.

We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.

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