Plant Operator

Uranium Energy Corp; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Uranium Energy Corp. operates the Irigaray Central Processing Plant (CPP) to recover uranium from resins through calcining and packaging. The role involves resin transfers, elutions, precipitations, sampling, and daily record-keeping.

Shifts are 12 hours (day or night), 4 days on, 4 days off, with on-site overnight accommodation available. Training provided; must pass safety policies and a pulmonary function test. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills to monitor plant systems.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately.
• Ability to work safely independently and within a team.
• Valid driver’s license is required; Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete resin transfers to elution, perform elutions and precipitations, and manage final calcining and packaging.
• Collect samples from process circuits for lab analysis; basic analytical work as trained.
• Monitor plant control computer and respond quickly to process alarms.
• Document daily processing activities with accurate records.
• Drive truckloads of ion exchange resin between sites if required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

SOP adherence

Teamwork

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.