Engineer, Maintenance

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support both surface and underground operations within a mining environment. This role emphasizes solving technical problems, maximizing equipment reliability, and working closely with maintenance personnel. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience, with a strong focus on problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Flexible health and dental plans

Career development opportunities

Relocation costs

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation required.
• Eligible for registration with APEGS.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems using formal techniques.
• Maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Support daily maintenance and identify continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

SAP

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Reporting to the senior engineer, maintenance, in the maintenance engineering department, your knowledge of mechanical equipment and design will be relied upon to support surface and underground operations in a mining environment.

In this role, you will:

• Solve complex technical problems using formal techniques to evaluate systems, equipment and failures;
• Maximize equipment availability, reliability, and performance through effective problem solving and preventative maintenance practices;
• Develop and refine asset-specific strategies to improve equipment health and prevent or eliminate equipment failure;
• Work closely with maintenance personnel in the field to support daily maintenance activities and identify continuous improvement opportunities;
• Provide technical support for new or modified site equipment, process changes, and drawings;
• Compile data and prepare technical reports or coordinate technical reporting as required for regulatory submission;
• Support site capital and expense projects, ensuring project deliverables are met in the form of scope, schedule, and budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering;
• Four to eight years of relevant industry experience;
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation;
• Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS);
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills;
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering;
• Exposure to predictive maintenance techniques and technologies;
• Experience in a mining/milling environment;
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems; SAP experience preferred;
• Experience with planning and scheduling activities;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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.