Instrumentation Technician

Cameco Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameco Corporation is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to join their team at the McArthur River mine. This role involves performing maintenance checks, installing control systems, and troubleshooting equipment. Candidates should have an industrial instrumentation certificate and relevant experience. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including a referral bonus.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

RRSP and RPP matching program

Paid vacation leave

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of directly related work experience in an industrial or mine environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with various instrumentation programming and configuration software.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance checks on equipment.
• Install and maintain measurement and control systems including DCS/PLC.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and document repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Interprovincial red seal or Saskatchewan journeyperson industrial instrumentation certificate

Tools

SAP

FOXBORO DCS

Job description

Career Opportunities: Instrumentation Technician (41077)

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. 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

McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River 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

You will work with a team of tradespeople to proactively maintain equipment helping the site to operate safely and efficiently. As a team member, you make data driven decisions, follow your processes and collaborate with others to make improvements as opportunities are identified.

In this role, you will:

· Work above and below surface and perform predictive and preventative maintenance checks on a regular basis to ensure safe and reliable production

· Install and maintain all measurement and control systems including DCS/PLC, flowmeters, pH transmitters, density gauges, pressure transmitters, level transmitters and online analyzers

· Troubleshoot equipment failures and document repairs

Required:

· Interprovincial red seal or Saskatchewan journeyperson industrial instrumentation certificate

· Minimum three to five years of directly related work experience in an industrial or mine environment

· Ability to work in a team environment

· Work a rotation schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

· Familiarity with various instrumentation programming and configuration software

· Experience with FOXBORO DCS’s and/or PLC systems

· Troubleshooting experience would be an asset

· Experience with SAP

Conditions of Employment:

· Pre-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

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. You could earn $5,000 (less deductions) by referring the successful candidate.

Posted: May 22, 2025

Posting end date: June 12, 2025 Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000

Safety Sensitive Site

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

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 work at Safety Sensitive Sites or 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.