Job Category: Engineering
Location: Saskatoon
Work Contract: Temp Full-Time (K3)
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. 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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
Working with the reliability and mechanical integrity engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical support to the Saskatchewan mining operations by developing robust asset management strategies, assisting with investigations, and analyzing data trends to improve equipment and process reliability.
In this role you will:
- Assist with researching, creating, and implementing detailed preventive maintenance plans focused on Reliability and Mechanical Integrity.
- Assist in analyzing equipment failures and determining strategies for preventing future failures.
- Review inspection reports and recommendations to help determine corrective actions related to fixed and rotating equipment.
- Create reports and presentations to present failure modes, proposed corrective actions, celebrate successes and detail improvements.
- Although this position is in Saskatoon, you may be required to make occasional trips to Cameco’s operations in northern Saskatchewan.
- Learn new skills related to equipment reliability and integrity across multiple operations using advanced analytical tools and software.
Required:
- You are entering your third or fourth year as a university student specializing in mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent communication, data analysis and compilation, and organization skills.
- You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
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 is an 8-month temporary student term, starting January 2025 until end of August 2025. Possibility for extension to end of December 2025.
Req ID #: 40285
Posted: September 17, 2024
Posting end date: October 8, 2024
Salary Range: $67,000 - $78,000
Safety Sensitive Site
The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s 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 work at Safety Sensitive Sites or 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.
