Top Benefits
About the role
Location: McArthur River
Cameco is seeking a well-rounded and motivated individual to join our mine engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in concrete, backfill, and civil testing, and demonstrate a commitment to safety and efficiency in all aspects of their work. Reporting to the senior mine engineer, you will perform a variety of mine technician duties both underground and on surface, as well as in the office. You’ll work independently and collaborate effectively with coworkers to plan and execute tasks. This role also involves regular interaction with technical, maintenance, mine operations, process, and site services teams.
In this role, you will:
- Provide quality support for surface crushing operations, concrete production, and batch plant activities, including particle size distribution analysis and calculations.
- Develop, test, and modify concrete and shotcrete recipes to meet operational requirements.
- Assist in the setup and development of a surface laboratory to support surface crushing campaigns and concrete sample testing.
- Cross train other mine technicians to perform surface testing procedures.
- Provide backup coverage for underground surveying, including conducting drone flights as needed.
- Prepare monthly survey reports for surface stockpiles.
- Create technical drawings to support both surface and underground work as required.
Required:
- Technical diploma in mining or a related field
- Five or more years of hands-on experience with concrete and backfill mix design, as well as aggregate, rock and soil testing
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
- Proficiency in MS Office and 3D design software such as Deswik, AutoCAD, or Vulcan, with strong 3D visualization skills
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Experience in surface and underground surveying, mine design, and geotechnical monitoring
- Proficiency in underground surveying techniques
- Familiarity with long-hole drill and blast mining methods
Conditions of Employment:
- Substance test
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 & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation costs
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.
Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply.
About Cameco
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Our tier-one operations have the licensed capacity to produce more than 53 million pounds (100% basis) of uranium concentrates annually, backed by more than 464 million pounds (our share) of proven and probable mineral reserves. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion and fuel manufacturing services.
Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate power in safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear reactors. Together, we are meeting the ever-increasing demand for clean baseload electricity while delivering safe, reliable solutions to today's clean-air crisis.
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: McArthur River
Cameco is seeking a well-rounded and motivated individual to join our mine engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in concrete, backfill, and civil testing, and demonstrate a commitment to safety and efficiency in all aspects of their work. Reporting to the senior mine engineer, you will perform a variety of mine technician duties both underground and on surface, as well as in the office. You’ll work independently and collaborate effectively with coworkers to plan and execute tasks. This role also involves regular interaction with technical, maintenance, mine operations, process, and site services teams.
In this role, you will:
- Provide quality support for surface crushing operations, concrete production, and batch plant activities, including particle size distribution analysis and calculations.
- Develop, test, and modify concrete and shotcrete recipes to meet operational requirements.
- Assist in the setup and development of a surface laboratory to support surface crushing campaigns and concrete sample testing.
- Cross train other mine technicians to perform surface testing procedures.
- Provide backup coverage for underground surveying, including conducting drone flights as needed.
- Prepare monthly survey reports for surface stockpiles.
- Create technical drawings to support both surface and underground work as required.
Required:
- Technical diploma in mining or a related field
- Five or more years of hands-on experience with concrete and backfill mix design, as well as aggregate, rock and soil testing
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
- Proficiency in MS Office and 3D design software such as Deswik, AutoCAD, or Vulcan, with strong 3D visualization skills
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Experience in surface and underground surveying, mine design, and geotechnical monitoring
- Proficiency in underground surveying techniques
- Familiarity with long-hole drill and blast mining methods
Conditions of Employment:
- Substance test
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 & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation costs
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.
Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply.
About Cameco
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Our tier-one operations have the licensed capacity to produce more than 53 million pounds (100% basis) of uranium concentrates annually, backed by more than 464 million pounds (our share) of proven and probable mineral reserves. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion and fuel manufacturing services.
Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate power in safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear reactors. Together, we are meeting the ever-increasing demand for clean baseload electricity while delivering safe, reliable solutions to today's clean-air crisis.