Job Order Detail

Description

The principal engineer, mine is the leading authority and technical specialist within Cameco on mine engineering matters. In this role you will manage a team of technical experts to provide support to existing operations, perform technical assessments and contribute to safe, environmentally responsible, and economic performance of our operations. You will also evaluate new technologies, lead innovation initiatives, and evaluate new business opportunities for Cameco. You will provide expertise in mine planning, ventilation, ground control, and other activities to support production in geo-technically challenging environments.

Utilizing your broad technical knowledge and experience you will provide engineering design oversight on all related capital projects and be a key resource for site and corporate groups seeking technical support. As a strong leader you will develop and supervise a team of engineers responsible for front end engineering studies and reports in support of Camecos assets.

Requirements of the position:

- Bachelors degree in mining or geological engineering
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in hard rock and/or underground mine engineering
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
- You must be eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- Previous leadership experience

Assets:

- Experience working in several different mining facilities
- Background in consulting
- Uranium mining experience
- Project management experience
- Working knowledge of NI 43-101 and role of QP

We offer:
competitive pay
superior benefits
employee share ownership plan for all employees
Live Better wellness program

To explore this career opportunity, please visit https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=37701&company=Cameco

Deadline for applications is May 26, 2022. Please quote competition number 37701.