Metallurgical Technician - Permanent

*Priority will be given to qualified Athabasca residents

Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy! Our McClean Lake mill is the most technologically-advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution. Join our dynamic team at McClean Lake where you will prepare and conduct mill samples and tests and support our Metallurgy Team. If this sounds like a career path for you, please apply!

Responsibilities include: 

·      Maintain and promote safety and environmental awareness

·      Perform minor maintenance and calibration of laboratory and field instruments

·      Carry out routine safety and quality control checks as they relate to the Metallurgy laboratory

·      Collect and prepare mill samples for chemical analysis

·      Execute and assist in metallurgical tests as required to lead and support continuous improvement in the areas of sampling, analysis reporting, mill processes, mill improvement, and environmental performance.

·      Monitor, Evaluate and Report on Mill Performance when required

·      Assist in metallurgy and mill report preparation, as required

·      Assist the chemical assay laboratory if required

·      Attend scheduled department meetings

·      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

Work Location & Schedule: 

·      McClean Lake Mill in a 14 days in and 14 days out schedule

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

·      This position requires moderate physical ability

·      May be required to work evening or night shifts

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.