Mine Utility Operator 1

Career Opportunities: Mine Utility Operator 1 (40954)

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. We support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

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

As part of the Mine Operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining the essential underground infrastructure that ensures the safe and efficient operation of our mining processes. Daily tasks include operation of the UG batch plant, mobile equipment operation, sump maintenance, and the installation/modification of piping to transfer water, solids, and compressed air. Your duties will require you to work with various groups, including the Mining, Maintenance, Process, and Engineering departments.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain underground dewatering infrastructure, including pumping slimes and mine water
• Install and monitor underground dewatering services and sumps
• Perform underground construction work, including concrete pumping
• Prepare shotcrete batches
• Aid maintenance workers with equipment preparation

Required:

• Minimum grade twelve diploma or equivalent
• 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience with pipe installation, underground sump maintenance, pipeline pigging, installation of submersible pumps, bulkhead construction.
• Team player with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision as required
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

• Underground Supervisor Certification
• Previous experience with underground mining
• Previous Supervisor or Lead Hand experience

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
• 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.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Posted: 3 April 2025

Posting end date: 24 April 2025
Salary Range: $125,218

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

The Cigar Lake operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a two week on/two week off rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan.

The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will involve work at Safety Sensitive Sites or in Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.