Welder

Cameco Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in uranium production is seeking a skilled welder for their Cigar Lake mine. This role involves performing essential maintenance checks, troubleshooting equipment failures, and ensuring safety in a challenging environment. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive workplace culture. Candidates will benefit from a competitive compensation package and various health plans. If you're passionate about safety and have a strong background in welding, this opportunity is perfect for you to contribute to a clean-energy future.

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Flexible health and dental plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

RRSP and RPP matching program

Relocation costs

Paid vacation leave

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial experience in heavy industry or mining environment.
• Valid Saskatchewan or inter-provincial journeyperson welder ticket required.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance checks regularly.
• Troubleshoot and document repairs on structures and equipment.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Interpretation

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Safety Focus

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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.

About Us

Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world's highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world.

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for performing predictive and preventative maintenance checks on a regular basis to ensure safe and reliable production.
• Perform welding work on structures and equipment to stated specifications.
• Troubleshoot structure and equipment failures and document and perform repairs.

Required:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Saskatchewan or inter-provincial journeyperson welder ticket.
• Five years of industrial experience in heavy industry, mill or mining environment.
• B pressure SMAW F3/F4 (carbon steel) – 25mm (2”).
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Wear respiratory protection, such as powered air purifying respirator.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Safety focused.
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• Previous underground maintenance experience.
• Stainless steel pressure license GTAW/SNAW F6/F5 – 25mm (2”).
• SAP experience or equivalent maintenance program.
• Familiar with digital and online meetings, knowledge of working in Microsoft.

Conditions of 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 & Family Assistance Programs.
• RRSP and RPP matching program.
• Relocation costs.

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 position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 40695
Posted: January 16, 2025
Posting end date: February 6, 2025
Salary Range: $122,383 per annum.

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

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 Sensitive 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.