Operating Engineer

Cameco; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plans

Shift and overtime premiums

Employee referral bonus

Employee incentive programs

Job summary

Cameco is seeking a qualified 2nd class operating engineer to operate and monitor a 1st class power plant and site utilities. You will apply your knowledge of boiler room equipment, refrigeration, water treatment, and compressed air systems with a strong emphasis on safety.

The role requires a 2+ year industrial background, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work with minimal supervision on 12-hour continental shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid 2nd Class TSSA Operating Engineer certification or progression to 2nd Class.
• Minimum of 2 years industrial experience in a similar setting.
• Strong work ethic with urgency, accountability and ownership.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on safety and excellence.
• Comfortable with computers, automation, controls and routine software (Excel, Word).
• Clear police background check.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of a 1st class power plant and site utilities.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and safety work clearances.
• Work 12-hour shifts on continental rotation.

Skills

Safety focus

Strong work ethic

Communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Minimal supervision

Education

2nd Class TSSA Operating Engineer certification

3rd Class progression to 2nd Class

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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. We 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.

Position and Responsibilities

As a member of a team of 2nd class operating engineers, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 1st class power plant and site utilities. You have an excellent understanding and hands-on working knowledge of boiler room related equipment, industrial refrigeration & chiller equipment, water treatment systems, and compressed air systems. You are committed to safety and the protection of the environment. You are a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision. You are comfortable performing minor equipment maintenance and safety work clearances. Work schedule is 12-hour shifts, continental shift rotations.

Education and Qualifications

• Valid 2nd Class TSSA Operating Engineer certification. Will consider a valid 3rd Class TSSA certification that can demonstrate progression to 2nd Class
• A minimum of 2 years industrial experience
• Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency, accountability and ownership
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for safety and excellence
• Comfortable with computers, automation, controls and routine software (Excel, Word)
• Clear police background check
• $55.88 per hour
• Shift and overtime premiums, employee incentive programs
• Retirement savings plans

Safety Sensitive Position

Job ID: 42545
Posted: October 8, 2026
Posting end date: October 26 , 2026

This position is eligible for an employee referral bonus.

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 involve work at Safety-Sensistve Sites or in 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.

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.