In this role, you’ll bring your expertise and creativity to optimize our uranium milling processes and support exciting mining projects. You’ll collaborate closely with partners, lead important studies, and play a key role in shaping sustainable operations, all while working alongside a supportive team that values innovation and growth. If you are ready to embrace a new challenge, we encourage you to apply!

What you’ll accomplish:
Joint Venture Monitoring
· Monitor all milling aspects of Joint Ventures not operated by Orano to ensure they are operated in the best interest of Orano
· Provide internal reporting on JV status (studies, projects/construction and operation)
· Review and share insights on technical choices, budget proposals, projects approach, etc.
· Participate in working sessions with JV Partners whenever possible
· Work closely with Finance Department to provide inputs to JV quarterly forecasts, budgets, and production schedules
· Visit mine/mill sites on a regular basis

Study/Project Work
· Take ownership of process design and optimization studies for the McClean Lake uranium mill
· Act as liaison between the mill site and the Engineering and Projects department
· Conduct laboratory or plant scale test work in support of process improvements and engineering projects
· Get involved in various aspects of process design including process flow sheets, mass balance, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment selection
· Offer technical supports to the site metallurgists as needed
· Prepare reports on test work as required
· Coordinate with external engineering consultants on process design as required
· Conduct technical/financial evaluations and trade-off studies on mining projects (opening or expansions of existing mines/mills)
· Guide and actively contribute to conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility mining studies (e.g. Midwest)
· Lead milling aspects for novel mining method development (e.g. SABRE)
· Assist in construction management activities (e.g. tailings facility)

Life of Mine Plan
· Develop production and cost (operating, capital and development ) schedule scenarios for LOM planning based on Joint Venture’s production schedules and adapting as required
· Build budget model and production schedule
· Work collaboratively with other departments on life of mine planning for McClean Lake as needed

Qualities and skills we’re seeking:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering and eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS

·         10 years’ of experience with some experience in mineral processing, particularly uranium milling

·         Must be familiar with MS Office software

·         Working knowledge of PI Vision software is an asset

·         Ability to innovate in the areas of uranium processing with a focus on plant efficiency, capital and operating cost optimization and compliance to environmental regulations

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

·         Well organized with structured approaches

·         Able to develop positive working relationships and work closely and effectively with all team members

Work Location & Schedule: 

·         Saskatoon Corporate Office – full time position

·         Regular short trips to McClean Lake or Cameco sites as required