Shift Operating Engineer

Cameco Corporation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation program with 

Health, drug, dental, and vision plan

RRSP and RPP matching

Career development opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Paid vacation leave

Job summary

Cameco Corporation is seeking a qualified powerhouse operator to ensure safe operation and servicing of all equipment related to powerhouse and utilities. The role includes managing boilers, filtration systems, compressed air, and standby generators, while guiding maintenance staff and adhering to regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have Ontario certification, substantial industrial experience, and strong problem solving and communication skills to work within established procedures and

Qualifications

• Ontario Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate is mandatory.
• 5–8 years of industrial work experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the Pressure Vessels Act and Operating Engineer Regulations is required.
• Strong problem solving, communication and critical thinking skills are essential and must align with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment according to regulations.
• Operate the water filtration system and treatment plant.
• Control the operation of the compressed air system and air dryers.
• Operate the stand-by diesel generator.
• Guide maintenance personnel during work on powerhouse equipment.
• Maintain documentation according to Operating Engineers Regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Procedural compliance

Education

Ontario Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

As a member of the powerhouse, you will be responsible for the safe operation and servicing of all equipment relating to powerhouse and utilities operations, which includes:

• Operating high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment according to the Pressure Vessels Act and Operating Engineers Regulations


• Operating the water filtration system and treatment plant


• Controlling the operation of the compressed air system and air dryers


• Operating the stand‑by diesel generator


• Guiding activities of maintenance personnel while working on powerhouse equipment


• Maintaining documentation according to the Operating Engineers Regulations

Education and Qualifications

• Ontario Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate


• Five to eight years of previous job experience in an industrial setting


• Detailed knowledge of the Pressure Vessels Act and Operating Engineer Regulations is mandatory


• Good problem solving, communication and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work in accordance with established procedures and work practices is essential

Assets

• Exposure to predictive maintenance techniques and technologies


• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems

Site hours of operation require this position to work a 24-hour operation work schedule of 12 hour rotating day and night shifts.

Safety Sensitive Site

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