Senior Metallurgist

  • Saskatchewan
  • $142,380-177,970 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world's highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium
produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to
generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of
the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Metallurgist, this position relies upon well-developed knowledge of process
operations, operational guidelines and control parameters for uranium mining, water treatment, slurry
transport, and compliance with the underlying regulatory requirements for these processes.
In this role, you will:
Provide technical support to process operations, ensuring optimal metallurgical performance of
circuits, equipment, and systems
Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve plant and process performance across process
circuits
Initiate and manage metallurgical projects to improve circuit performance, reagent
optimization, and cost efficiency
Establish, track, and report KPIs; leverage data to drive operational excellence
Oversee daily metallurgy activities, ensuring equipment reliability, data quality, and process
compliance
Drive process control improvements, including automation and advanced control loops
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to align resources, meet project
objectives, and deliver on production goals
Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and innovation across the process
circuits and underground operation
Required:
Bachelor's degree in chemical, metallurgical, or mineral process engineering
A minimum of eight years of hands-on experience as a plant metallurgist or similar technical role
in mine/process plant operations
Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng), or international membership equivalent
A demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, optimal environmental performance, and
continuous improvement
Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of
Saskatchewan (APEGS)
A25-172
Recommended:
  • Demonstrated success optimizing metallurgical performance through data analysis, reporting,
and process evaluation
  • Ability to lead metallurgical teams, direct daily activities, and collaborate with operations and
maintenance
  • Experience developing and implementing process operation strategies, budgets, and
improvement plans
  • Familiarity with advanced process control systems and loop tuning for process circuits
  • Background in automation and control optimization for process circuits
  • Practical knowledge of reagent optimization, cost control, and consumables management
  • Proficiency with modern data systems (e.g., OSIsoft PI Asset Framework, PI Vision, Power BI, SQL
databases)
  • Advanced computer skills, including MS Office/365
  • Prior experience with water treatment operations in mining
  • Proven track record in managing small projects, technical studies, and operational trials
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

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