Summer Student, Mill Engineering

  • Student
  • Canada / Saskatchewan
  • In Office
  • Apply Before 1/30/2026

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.

Job description

An exciting chance to work as a member of the Mill Engineering, Reliability and Asset Management group (MERA) at an operating uranium processing facility.  Great hands-on engineering opportunity!

 

Responsibilities include: 

·         Under the direct supervision of the Mill Engineer, the student will be responsible for engineering duties associated with the mill operation and optimization

·         Duties shall consist of design, material selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning of mill equipment and supporting facilities

·         Assist in technical troubleshooting, analysis and inspection of operational equipment

·         Management of facility changes and supporting documents, completing drawings, quality documents, and mill master data up dates

·         Other duties as assigned

·         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

·         14 day in/ 14 day out rotating schedule

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

 

 

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.

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

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

·         Currently enrolled in an engineering program with a preference for Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Process disciplines

·         Ability to interact with the public and co-workers

·         Effective oral and written communication skills

·         Flexibility to adapt to changing objectives, based on the production requirements of the mill operations and maintenance groups

·         Position requires a self-starting individual who is enthusiastic and passionate

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.  

Summer Student, Mill Engineering

Ref: 2026-22637

Student

S0J3C0, McClean Lake

Apply Before 1/30/2026

ORANO-BU-BATIMENT

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.

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