Sr. Freeze Plant Operator

Location: Cigar Lake

Cameco is looking for a motivated individual to join our production and technical services team at the Cigar Lake operation in northern Saskatchewan. As a member of the production and technical services team, you will be responsible for the safe operation of our site’s ammonia freeze plants.

In this role, you will:

- Start/stop compressors as required, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot, and conduct operator care rounds in a variety of environments

- Assist in the operation and oversight of the freeze well system, maintaining daily coordination and communication with supervisors and trades personnel as needed

- Enter daily reports into a computerized database

- Create work orders and notifications in SAP

Required:

- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent

- Refrigeration Engineer certification; must be registered with TSASK as a Refrigeration Engineer or able to obtain registration within 6 months of start date

- Minimum 3 years of experience operating a refrigeration plant, preferably an ammonia-based system

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Excellent safety record

- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

- 3rd year Power Engineering or 3rd year (or greater) Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic

- Experience with SAP, SIGGA, Bentley, or similar software

- Comfortable using Microsoft Office/MS365 software

Conditions of Employment:

- Pre-employment substance test

- Certificate verification

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

- Relocation costs

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.