Sr. Technologist, Maintenance (41313)

Job Category: Technicians/Technologist

Location: Key Lake

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key 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 power a secure energy future.

The Role

As a member of the site maintenance engineering team, you will report to the Lead Technologist, Maintenance. Sr. Maintenance Technologists are responsible for providing mechanical design and drafting, and technical support for maintenance and operations for performing maintenance and operation of the mill. Maintenance technologists may also be engaged to work with & support activities performed by Technical Services, Safety, Environment and Asset Management & Reliability personnel.

In this role, you will:

- Ensure safety is at the forefront of all activities and performed in accordance with Cameco’s processes, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Perform equipment inspections and prepare reports on mining and mill process equipment.

- Drawing creation for site managed projects and drawing revisions to conform to as-built conditions or modifications made through Management of Change.

- Shared administration duties for the site document and drawing management system (Vault), checking and approval of mechanical designs.

Required:

- Diploma in mechanical engineering technology or CAD/CAM technology or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, eligible for EIT registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)

- Six to eight years of relevant industrial work experience

- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered

- A.Sc.T., C.E.T., or international equivalent certification

- Support the integration of various design tools, piping system design, and mechanical discipline design workflows and CAD processes

- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

- Experience in piping, equipment design, layout, building services and HVAC as well as materials handling and equipment procurement

- Experience in inspection of tanks, piping, pressure vessel system and other mining related equipment using NDE

- Hands-on experience in AutoCAD and 3D modelling

- Familiarity with Vault or similar drawing management systems

- Reliability & Asset management experience

- Experience working in maintenance and projects environments

- Experience with ERP system such as SAP

Conditions of 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

- 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.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 41313

Posted: October 2, 2025

Posting end date: October 23, 2025

Salary Range: $92,540 - $115,680

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

The Key Lake operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a two week on/two week off rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan.

The physical and psychological safety of our employees 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.