Welcome to Orano
Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy!
In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Ammonia Crystallization, Oxygen and Utility plants, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and product quality. You’ll collaborate closely with both operations and maintenance teams while effectively communicating plant conditions. As you receive training and experience in other areas of our site, you’ll apply your troubleshooting skills and have the opportunity to mentor Power Engineer Trainees. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities and Demands for the position include:
•Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Ammonia Crystallization, Oxygen and Utility plants
•The Chief Power Engineer or Power Engineer supervisor will assign other duties as required
•Successful candidate will be required to be trained in the operation of the Sulfuric Acid Plant
•Strive for continuous improvement in operation efficiency and product quality
•Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
•Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and electronic communication to relay information regarding condition of plant
•Maintaining an accurate shift log
•Ability to work with both operations and maintenance departments
•Ability to operate in a leadership role when needed
•Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in higher than normal heat conditions (up to 40C)
•Must possess elite troubleshooting skills and strive for continuous improvement of process
•Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
•Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
•Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility
Our Full-Time Benefits
•A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
•A welcoming environment and great coworkers
•A competitive salary and benefits package
•Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
•Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
•All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.
Ideal qualifications
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
•Must have completed grade 12
•Possession of a valid 3rd Class Power Engineer’s certificate
o Candidates with progress towards their 2nd Class certificate is preferred
•Must have 3 or more years’ experience working with high pressure boilers in a heavy industrial atmosphere
•Ability to accept a role in training and development of Power Engineer Trainees
•Commissioning & shut down experience is considered an asset
•Experience with SAP considered an asset
•Acid Plant and Evaporator experience is considered an asset
•Preference will be given to qualified Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN)
Work Location & Schedule:
•14 day in/14 day out rotating schedule
•Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required
This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.
Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.