Plant Operator

Uranium Energy Corp; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Uranium Energy Corp in Casper, Wyoming seeks an Operations Technician to support the Irigaray Central Processing Plant. You will recover uranium from resins, perform calcining and packaging, and collect process samples for analysis.

Job duties include monitoring plant alarms, documenting daily activities, and potentially transporting resin between sites. Training is provided and safety is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic construction/maintenance and PVC plumbing skills.
• Valid driver’s license; Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to work safely independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support the Irigaray Central Processing Plant (CPP) to recover uranium from resins, calcine, and package product.
• Collect samples from process circuits for laboratory analysis and perform basic analytical tasks.
• Monitor process alarms and plant operational metrics from the control computer.
• Maintain accurate daily processing records and documentation.
• Transport ion exchange resin between Christensen Ranch site and CPP as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Basic computer skills

Follow SOPs

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for a variety of duties associated with the operation of the Irigaray Central Processing Plant ("CPP") which will include the recovery of uranium from uranium-loaded resins through final calcining (drying) and packaging. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Completing resin transfers to the elution circuit; performing elutions (stripping uranium-loaded resins); precipitating rich eluate solutions; conducting filter press drops; calcining (drying) and drumming final uranium product.
• Collection of samples from various process circuits for laboratory analysis. The operator will be required to conduct basic analytical work for which training will be provided.
• Monitoring the control computer for plant operational metrics including the rapid response to computer process alarms.
• Documentation of accurate records of daily processing plant activities.
• Driving truckloads of ion exchange resin between the Christensen Ranch site and the Irigaray Central Processing Plant may be required.
• Job Requirements**:
• This is an hourly paid position that involves shiftwork. Work schedule is a 12-hour shift (day or night), 4 days on, 4 days off. Overnight accommodation is available for those who choose to stay on site for their 4-days on.
• Job training will be provided for this position.
• Must be able to recognize hazardous conditions, follow company safety policies and practices and to engage in a strong safety culture.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must be able to pass a medical pulmonary function test

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have knowledge of basic construction/maintenance and PVC plumbing skills.
• A valid driver's license is required -- Class A CDL would be preferred.
• Must have the ability to safely work independently, as well as a part of a team setting.
• Must have the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Basic computer skills are required.