Wellfield Manager

Denison Mines Corp.; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Denison Mines Corp. in Canada is seeking a Wellfield Manager to lead the construction and operation of the ISR wellfield at the Phoenix Project.

This site-based leadership role oversees construction activities, contractors, personnel, costs, schedules, and the transition of wellfield assets into operations. You will coordinate drilling, completion, surface infrastructure, and production systems, manage budgets and safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or geological field.
• P. Eng or P.Geo designation and eligibility for registration in Saskatchewan.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in wellfield development, construction, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of wellfield construction activities (drilling, completion, surface infra).
• Lead wellfield personnel and contractors to meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop and implement commissioning and turnover plans for assets to Operations.
• Monitor progress, costs, schedules, and contractor performance.
• Provide technical guidance on wellfield development, maintenance, and production activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering / Geology / Hydrogeology / Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

The Wellfield Manager will lead the construction and operation of the ISR wellfield at Denison’s Phoenix Project. The role will oversee wellfield construction activities, contractors, personnel, costs, schedules, and the transition of wellfield assets into operations. This is a site-based leadership role.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the planning and execution of wellfield construction activities, including drilling, well completion, surface infrastructure, and associated systems
• Lead wellfield personnel and contractors and coordinate activities to meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements
• Develop and implement plans for the commissioning and progressive turnover of wellfield assets to Operations
• Monitor wellfield construction progress, costs, schedules, and contractor performance
• Provide technical and operational guidance on wellfield development, maintenance, and production activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support project delivery and regulatory compliance
• Support risk assessments, technical reporting, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contractors, vendors, and service providers

Requirements

You are an experienced wellfield professional with a strong background in ISR wellfield development, construction, and operations. You bring technical expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams and contractors in a remote project environment. In addition, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• P. Eng or P. Geo designation and eligibility for registration in Saskatchewan
• 10+ years of progressive experience in wellfield development, construction, or operations, including leadership or project management experience
• Experience with ISR wellfield drilling, well completion, maintenance, and production systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, schedules, and project activities
• Previous experience with diamond core, mud rotary, or sonic drilling is an asset
• Proficiency with MS Office and relevant project management or operational software
• Ability and willingness to work in remote locations

Benefits

• All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.

OUR COMMITMENT:

Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.

At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.