Senior Process Engineer
- Regular/Permanent
- Canada / Saskatchewan
- In Office
- Apply Before 6/16/2025
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.
Orano Canada Inc.
As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.
We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.
We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.
We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.
We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.
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