Student, Reliability Engineering

Cameco Corporation; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameco Corporation in Saskatoon is seeking a third- or fourth-year engineering student to support reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives. You will help develop preventive maintenance plans, analyze failures, review inspection reports, and present findings to improve equipment reliability.

The eight-month, full-time student term runs May 2027 to December 2027. Remote work is available with occasional travel to northern Saskatchewan operations, including potential trips to other sites,

Qualifications

• Currently in 3rd or 4th year of university in industrial/mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
• Must return to school after the work term.
• Excellent communication, data analysis, compilation, and organization skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Occasional travel to northern Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing preventive maintenance plans focused on reliability.
• Analyze equipment failures and determine prevention strategies.
• Review inspection reports to guide corrective actions on equipment.
• Create reports and presentations on failure modes and improvements.
• Travel to operations in northern Saskatchewan as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Excel proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Saskatoon

Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5)

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

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

Working with the reliability and mechanical integrity engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical support to the Saskatchewan mining operations by developing robust asset management strategies, assisting with investigations, and analyzing data trends to improve equipment and process reliability.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist with researching, creating, and implementing detailed preventive maintenance plans focused on reliability and mechanical integrity.
• Assist in analyzing equipment failures and determining strategies for preventing future failures
• Review inspection reports and recommendations to help determine corrective actions related to fixed and rotating equipment.
• Create reports and presentations to present failure modes, proposed corrective actions, celebrate successes and detail improvements.
• Although this position is based in Saskatoon, you may be required to make occasional trips to Cameco’s operations in northern Saskatchewan.
• Learn new skills related to equipment reliability and integrity across multiple operations using advanced analytical tools and software.

Required

• you are currently a third or fourth year as a university student specializing in industrial/mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering;
• you must return to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco;
• excellent communication, data analysis and compilation, and organization skills;
• excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• proficient using Microsoft Excel; and
• occasional travel to our operations including northern Saskatchewan.

Recommended

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• SAP or Maximo experience

Conditions Of Employment

• Pre-employment substance test.

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 is an eight-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2027 until end of December 2027.

Interviews will take place in December 2026/January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

You will have the opportunity to work remote in this position. However, there may be the need for intermittent meetings in the Saskatoon office/travel to site. The details of this flex work arrangement will be discussed with you in the recruitment process.

Salary Range: $78,826 - $97,016

Safety Sensitive Site

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.