Job Category: Trades
Location: Cigar Lake
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. We support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.
About Us
Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world's highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world.
The Role
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for performing predictive and preventative maintenance checks on a regular basis to ensure safe and reliable production
- Perform welding work on structures and equipment to stated specifications
- Troubleshoot structure and equipment failures and document and perform repairs
Required:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Valid Saskatchewan or inter-provincial journeyperson welder ticket
- Five years of industrial experience in heavy industry, mill or mining environment
- B pressure SMAW F3/F4 (carbon steel) – 25mm (2”)
- Ability to interpret blueprints
- Wear respiratory protection, such as powered air purifying respirator
- Team player with good communication skills
- Safety focused
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Previous underground maintenance experience
- Stainless steel pressure license GTAW/SNAW F6/F5 – 25mm (2”)
- SAP experience or equivalent maintenance program.
- Familiar with digital and online meetings, knowledge of working in Microsoft
Conditions of Employment:
- Substance Test
- Trade verification
Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:
- Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
- Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation costs
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 40695
Posted: January 16, 2025
Posting end date: February 6, 2025
Salary Range: $122,383 per annum
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will involve work at Safety Sensitive Sites or in Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.
Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.
