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POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The metallurgist position resides in the technical services department and reports to the chief metallurgist.
You will assist operations personnel in process monitoring, reporting and testing as well as investigating process enhancements. You will be exposed to and gain experience in all areas of the milling process including ore blending, grinding, leaching, counter-current decantation, solvent extraction, impurity and uranium precipitation, drying, packaging and waste-water treatment.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements of the position:
Bachelors degree in chemical or metallurgical engineering
Four to eight years of relevant work experience
Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
You must be eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Assets:
Standard first aid certification
Basic radiation certification
Registration with WHIMIS
Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite
Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression, which is appropriate to their qualifications.
Safety is a top priority at Cameco. Successful candidates for all safety sensitive positions must pass a substance test as a condition of employment.
We offer:
competitive pay
superior benefits
employee share ownership plan for all employees
Live Better wellness program
Cameco values diversity. In keeping with this principle and our employment equity goals, we particularly encourage qualified applicants from the designated equity groups to apply.