Mine Technologist - 4 Positions

  • Regular/Permanent
  • Canada / Saskatchewan
  • In Office
  • Apply Before 2/17/2025

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! As we expand our team and take on exciting new projects in Saskatchewan’s North, we invite you to be a part of our team!

 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to operate a variety of data logging equipment such as deviation, gamma, downhole camera, and sonar, while analyzing mining data, The position involves performing quality checks on data, collecting composite ore samples, and maintaining the solids separation and uranium mass flow devices. You will be responsible for conducting QA tests, solving analysitcial problems, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Additionally, you’ll assist with equipment location, create reports, manage inventory, and contribute to tool improvements. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

 

Responsibilities include: 

·         Analyse the cavity dimensional feedback data and upload the jet nozzle dynamic mining plan in the mining system
·         Operate all electrical logging equipment including deviation, gamma, downhole camera and sonar tools, and perform quality checks on equipment and the data gathered
·         Collect and record composite samples of ore production during mining and drilling
·         Ensure proper operation of the solids separation system & Uranium Mass Flow device
·         Ensure mining pipes are properly tracked in manual and electronic systems, and conduct QA tests  prior to mining use
·         Follow safe operating procedures & work instructions and complete required forms for record keeping
·         Ensure drilling & mining techniques utilized are properly documented
·         Collect records from the work site (Orano and contractor’s forms/daily logs)
·         Create daily reports, updates and recommendations
·         Create purchase requisitions for parts required and track inventory of parts
·         Assist with mine equipment relocation and operation
·         Involved with compositing the results of the field program in a technical report
·         Involved in tools improvement by proposing and suggesting modifications based on field results

 

Work Location & Schedule: 
·         McClean Lake Mine Site
·         14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule, although adjustment of schedule may be required from time to time
·         Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required

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:

·         A diploma in Mine Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent, from a recognized institution

·         Previous experience in drilling, industrial, agriculture or oilfield operations is an asset

·         Experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems

·         Knowledgeable in borehole logging gamma, deviation, downhole camera and sonar

·         Ability to understand engineering drawings on mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems

·         Experience working in remote and/or industrial locations is an asset

·         Fluent in English, knowledge in reading German or Italian is considered an asset

·         A valid class 5 driver’s license is required

·         Familiar with AutoCAD and downhole logging software

·         Excellent technical report writing skills

·         Must be able to work independently in a remote location

·         Able to communicate with personnel at all levels of action, including contractors, consultants, and drillers

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.  

Mine Technologist - 4 Positions

Ref: 2025-18913

Regular/Permanent

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Apply Before 2/17/2025

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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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