Senior Metallurgist

Senior Metallurgist

(McClean Lake)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee the Metallurgical Lab and lead a dedicated team. This role blends technical expertise with supportive leadership, and you’ll play a key role in aligning day to day activities with broader strategic goals. You’ll also help foster a culture of safety, innovation and continuous improvement. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

What you’ll accomplish:

- Provide direct supervision of Metallurgists and Metallurgical Technicians, and take ownership of the Metallurgical Lab

- Provide leadership by example and mentoring to the Metallurgy team, including timely performance feedback on short term tasks, objectives and behaviours

- Provide technical support/context to all Mill departments (Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environment etc.) in an expedient and sustainable manner

- Assist with planning, scheduling and coordination of Metallurgy personnel and resources

- Fill in as primary department representative and point of contact when Technical Superintendent is not on site

- Take ownership of key projects within the department

- Help co-ordinate activities, information, materials or resources within the team to meet deadlines related to routine activities and annual objectives

- Contribute to technical discussions and idea-sharing with R&D

- Ensure cross-checks are completed as related to routine reporting, taking lead in validation of monthly reporting and preparation of monthly management slides

- Review reports and trends of mill performance and reagent consumption and propose areas for improvement

- Attend operational and leadership meetings, ensure consistent message heard across both shifts

- Provide input to the annual budgeting process, including identification of infrastructure and training which aligns with group objectives and personal development goals

- Actively demonstrate a commitment to Safety and Environmental stewardship

- Comply with all Orano health, safety, environmental and ethics policies, practices and procedures

- Other duties as assigned by Technical Superintendent

Qualifications and skills we’re seeking:

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

- A minimum of 8 years industry experience, preferably within both operational and engineering environments

- Proficient in the conventional unit processes in mineral processing and hydrometallurgy

- Uranium ore processing experience is an asset

- Experience in project management will be an asset

- Comfortable working in an industrial plant and laboratory environment

- Ability to provide a positive leadership style and engage resources at all levels of the organization

- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

- Proficient in working with Microsoft Office suite of products and ability to learn other applications as required

- Working knowledge of the process data system SQL/Access and OSIsoft PI

- Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company

- Ability to lead and interact in a team environment, as well as working independently

- 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

- Working knowledge of risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP) will be an asset

Work Location & Schedule:

- McClean Lake site

- 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule

- Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- A welcoming environment and great co-workers

- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities

- Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.

- Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.

Fly Day-

This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

Pick-Up Points:

Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.

Apply online at

www.orano.group/jobs/en

by October 8th, 2025.

Job #: 025-198-M