Job Category: Mining
Location: Cigar Lake
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
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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
Reporting to the jet boring system supervisor, you will be responsible for the operation of the jet boring system (JBS) at the Cigar Lake operation.
In this role, you will:
- Organize and perform daily operator care rounds on the JBS and all other related equipment
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the JBS while ensuring safe and efficient uranium ore production
- Load and unload cassettes/consumables using a forklift
Required:
- Minimum grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- At least five years of industrial experience
- Mechanical Expertise: Moderate level of mechanical experience, with a proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various equipment. Candidates should be comfortable with tools and able to independently perform repairs
- Hands-On Skills: Proficiency in using tools like wrenches and other mechanical equipment, with a strong aptitude for diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues in real-time
- Hydraulic Knowledge: Foundational understanding of hydraulic systems, including how to inspect, and maintain them as needed
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to quickly assess and resolve issues under minimal supervision, ensuring efficient, effective solutions
- Equipment operation:Competence in operating equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers andskid steers, along with a solid understandingof safety protocols
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Strong ability to use and navigate automated mining technology and computer software Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Work experience with navigating and operating DCS systems
- Background in the operation of complex drilling machinery
- Experience in drilling and underground mining
- Familiarity with IOS systems
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment Substance Test
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
Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression, which is appropriate to their qualifications.
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.
Req ID #: 40243
Posted: October 29, 2024
Posting end date: November 19, 2024
Salary: $111,802 annually
Safety Sensitive Site.
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN)
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.
