Chemist
- Regular/Permanent
- Canada
- Managers/Engineers and executives
- Day job
- In Office
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
Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy! If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
Plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of the Chemical Laboratories. Supervise the testing of a variety of samples taken from various stages of the mine and plant process to provide information for mining, process, and environmental control.
· Work collaboratively with the Technical Superintendent, on any changing test procedures, purchasing equipment and organizing special projects, or when major actions are required, he/she consults and works with the Technical Superintendent.
· Define and set up organization and analytical standards to maintain laboratory accreditation.
· Improve analytical efficiency, accuracy, safety, or cost efficiency by developing new analytical procedures and technics. Prepare associated documentation.
· Perform all analysis in accordance with established test procedures, and in an accurate and timely fashion. Operate all equipment within specified guidelines, trouble-shoot to correct problems and report significant deviations. Confirm analytical accuracy and perform extensive calibration procedures. Record in the communications book all pertinent instructions and correspondence.
· Maintain proper use of StarLIMS in the mill IS environment, to archive results and communicate results to other departments. Work with Metallurgy department for any communication with OSISoft software.
· Competent with all test procedures, equipment and perform analysis as required and responsible for proper equipment operation and maintenance, with the support of ICP and XRF suppliers.
· Provide coaching to the laboratory supervisors and when necessary, train the laboratory technicians to enable them to attain standards of quality and productivity.
· Ensure that adequate supplies and materials are available for the operation of the laboratory.
· Foster effective communication and collaboration on site as primary laboratory representative.
· Manage the laboratory within the operating budget to promote overall cost effectiveness and expense requests
· Perform other work assignments as required.
· Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture.
· Comply with the Leaders’ values: provide meaning and direction, transform strategies into actions, motivate and develop teams, build trust with customers and stakeholders, dare to bring change and innovation, promote cooperation and adaptability.
· Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility.
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
Technical Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
· University Chemistry or related graduate or Chemical Technology graduate
· 10 years of laboratory experience including 5 years of supervisory in an industrial or commercial settings is preferred
· Knowledge using an ICP-MS and X-ray Spectrometer
· Experience with (or the ability to learn) general business software programs such as Word, Excel and SAP is required
· Prior experience with PI Vision and DeltaV in an operational environment is as asset
· Knowledge and application of Operational Excellence tools is an asset
· Must have good communication skills, both orally and written
· Proven leadership skills are essential, typically demonstrated through previous supervisory roles or experience as a lead hand
Behavioural Skills:
· Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility
· Comfortable working in an industrial plant and laboratory environment
· Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
· Ability to provide a positive leadership style and engage resources at all levels of the organization
· Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company
· Ability to work in a team environment, as well as working independently
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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