Mechanical Engineer - SABRE

Orano Canada; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

On‑site gym access

Job summary

Orano Canada Inc. is expanding its mining team in Saskatchewan’s North. The role focuses on strategic planning, ore zone development, and safe, efficient execution using SABRE mining techniques.

You’ll work with consulting engineers to deliver innovative designs and ensure projects meet OCI’s high standards. You’ll contribute to budgets, schedules, and KPIs while promoting Orano Canada’s values and safety culture.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Engineering; mining specialization is preferred. Registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan with APEGS
• 3 – 5+ years of progressive mine engineering and project delivery experience
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Microsoft Project experience is preferred
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Co-ordinate activities, information, materials or resources within own area of responsibility to meet deadlines
• Ability to interact in a team environment, as well as work independently

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual operating and capital budgets, forecasting, execution, and reporting
• Recommend and implement department engineering processes and procedures
• Support McClean Lake Mining (MLM) in safely achieving production targets, while addressing short and long‑term challenges
• Guide consulting engineering and project delivery services in the development and execution of engineered designs and projects
• Assist in managing project delivery, including costs, schedules, quality, tracking, and reporting KPIs
• Understand and administer management of change (MOC) to facility changes
• Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
• Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy! As we expand our team and take on exciting new projects in Saskatchewan’s North, we invite you to be a part of our team!

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and efficiency. You’ll be involved with strategic planning and hands‑on execution, as you assess and develop new ore zones to bring into production while embracing the safe and effective implementation of the SABRE mining technique. You’ll navigate immediate and long‑term challenges to achieve production targets, while collaborating with consulting engineers to deliver innovative designs. Your knowledge of budgeting and forecasting will empower the team to stay on track, ensuring each project meets OCI’s highest standards.

Responsibilities include:

Mining:

• Assist with annual operating and capital budgets, forecasting, execution, and reporting
• Recommend and implement department engineering processes and procedures

Project Management:

• Support McClean Lake Mining (MLM) in safely achieving production targets, while addressing short and long‑term challenges
• Guide consulting engineering and project delivery services in the development and execution of engineered designs and projects
• Assist in managing project delivery, including costs, schedules, quality, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Understand and administer management of change (MOC) to facility changes
• Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
• Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

• A university degree in Engineering; mining specialization is preferred. Registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan with APEGS
• 3 – 5+ years of progressive mine engineering and project delivery experience
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Microsoft Project experience is preferred
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Co-ordinate activities, information, materials or resources within own area of responsibility to meet deadlines
• Ability to interact in a team environment, as well as work independently

Work Location & Schedule:

• McClean Lake Operations, Northern Saskatchewan
• Fly‑in/Fly‑out operation with on‑premises camp facilities
• 14 day in/ 14 day out schedule
• Normally an 11‑hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required
• Able to work outdoors, in all weather conditions

Salary Range:

$118,350 - $139,200

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A welcoming environment and great co‑workers
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
• Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.

Fly Day-

This position will fly in and fly out on Friday

Pick-Up Points:

Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre‑employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.