Metallurgical/Process Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health plan

Life, AD&D, and disability benefits

RRSP/RPP matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cameco is looking for motivated engineering students to participate in a rotational program across milling, processing and technical services locations. You will support process engineering activities, analyze performance data and assist with metallurgical test work and investigations.

You'll work with experienced metallurgists, mentors and cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, while building practical experience toward professional engineer registration and career growth at Cameco.

Qualifications

• Previous co-op, internship or engineering-related work experience.
• Experience in mineral processing, metallurgical, industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Familiarity with process engineering principles and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with statistical analysis, process control or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of unit operations used in mineral processing and hydrometallurgical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational assignments across prepping sites and processing locations.
• Support process engineering activities related to milling, hydrometallurgy, water treatment and material handling systems.
• Analyze operating data and process performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Assist with metallurgical test work, investigations and improvement initiatives.
• Support plant projects, capital improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations and troubleshooting of processing systems.
• Develop understanding of metallurgical accounting, production reporting and process control principles.
• Collaborate with operations, production, maintenance, environmental and technical services teams to solve challenges and manage inventory flow.
• Complete technical development objectives and assessments during each rotation.
• Work with experienced metallurgists and mentors to support professional growth and development.
• Build practical engineering experience toward professional engineer registration.

Skills

Co-op/Internship experience

Mineral processing experience

Metallurgical/industrial experience

Process engineering data analysis

Statistics and process control

Job description

In this role, you will:

• Participate in rotational assignments across Cameco's milling, processing and technical services locations.
• Support process engineering activities related to milling, hydrometallurgy, water treatment and material handling systems.
• Analyze operating data and process performance to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Assist with metallurgical test work, investigations and process improvement initiatives.
• Support plant projects, capital improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations and troubleshooting of processing systems.
• Develop an understanding of metallurgical accounting, production reporting and process control principles.
• Collaborate with operations, production, maintenance, environmental and technical services teams to solve complex operational challenges, including managing inventory levels and flow.
• Complete technical development objectives and assessments throughout each rotation.
• Work closely with experienced metallurgists and assigned mentors to support your professional growth and development.
• Build the practical engineering experience required to support progression toward professional engineer registration.

Recommended:

• previous co-op, internship or engineering-related work experience;
• previous mineral processing, metallurgical, industrial or manufacturing experience;
• familiarity with process engineering principles and data analysis techniques;
• experience with statistical analysis, process control or continuous improvement methodologies; and
• understanding of unit operations commonly used in mineral processing and hydrometallurgical facilities.

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 and Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program;
• career development opportunities; and
• relocation costs (if applicable).

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.