Sr. Freeze Plant Operator

The Role

Cameco is looking for a motivated individual to join our production and technical services team at the Cigar Lake operation in northern Saskatchewan. As a member of the production and technical services team, you will be responsible for the safe operation of our sites ammonia freeze plants.

In this role, you will

• Start/stop compressors as required, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot, and --conduct operator care rounds in a variety of environments
• Assist in the operation and oversight of the freeze well system, maintaining daily coordination and communication with supervisors and trades personnel as needed
• Enter daily reports into a computerized database
• Create work orders and notifications in SAP

Required

• minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent;
• refrigeration Engineer certification; must be registered with TSASK as a Refrigeration -Engineer or able to obtain registration within 6 months of start date;
• minimum 3 years of experience operating a refrigeration plant, preferably an ammonia based system;
• good written and verbal communication skills;
• excellent safety record; and
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended

3rd year Power Engineering or 3rd year (or greater) Journeyperson Refrigeration Mechanic;

experience with ammonia-based refrigeration systems;

experience with SAP, SIGGA, Bentley, or similar software; and

comfortable using Microsoft Office/MS365 software.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment substance test

Certificate verification

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 and Family Assistance Programs;

RRSP and RPP matching program;