Job Opportunity

Senior Mill Engineer

(McClean Lake)

Reporting to the Asset Reliability Engineering Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide engineering expertise, oversight and leadership to ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, standards and good practices

• Collaborate with tradespeople and operators to help drive and implement standards and improvements to the milling process and infrastructure

• Identify mechanical requirements and preparation of detailed mechanical designs for a wide variety of projects, repairs and upgrades

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers

• Recommend and implement department engineering processes and procedures

• Conduct formal risk assessment of new designs and existing circuits

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

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

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from a recognized university

• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer in Saskatchewan (APEGS)

• 15+years of related experience with pumps, piping, heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, ventilation and HVAC

• Preference given to those with ‘hands on’ experience working at an industrial facility

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

• Strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills

• Effective analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with peers, coworkers, contractors and consultants

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Microstation and SAP considered an asset

Work Location & Schedule: 

• McClean Lake mine site

• 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

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  Camsell Portage, Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer.  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 career opportunities.