Shirley Basin Plant Manager, Uranium ISR

Energy Jobs Network; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ur-Energy seeks an experienced Plant Manager for the Shirley Basin satellite plant in Wyoming. You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee ion exchange, filtration, water treatment, and reagent systems, and ensure safe, compliant uranium recovery with a focus on efficiency.

You will report to the Shirley Basin Mine Manager and supervise the plant team, combining hands-on process work with leadership responsibilities in a regulated mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong math skills applied to chemistry and process operations.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Critical thinking and clear communication.
• Strong planning, organization and follow-through.
• Solid understanding of safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations at the Shirley Basin satellite plant.
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient uranium recovery.
• Supervise the plant team and report to the Mine Manager.
• Analyze process data and prepare production and compliance reports.
• Schedule and manage work crews; build operating budgets.
• Review automation data and improve plant performance.
• Troubleshoot operational upsets and improve chemical systems.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strong math

Regulatory compliance

Planning and organization

Communication

Safety awareness

Driving record

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Ur-Energy seeks an experienced Plant Manager for the Shirley Basin satellite plant in Wyoming. You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee ion exchange, filtration, water treatment, and reagent systems, and ensure safe, compliant uranium recovery with a focus on efficiency.

You will report to the Shirley Basin Mine Manager and supervise the plant team, combining hands-on process work with leadership responsibilities in a regulated mining environment.