Senior Mechanical/CAD Technologist

  • Regular/Permanent
  • Canada / Saskatchewan
  • In Office

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Reporting to the Design Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following duties:

 

Technical Duties:

·         Perform conceptual and detailed mechanical engineering design activities for OCIs McClean Lake uranium mining/milling facilities in northern Saskatchewan

·         Ensure mechanical/piping systems meet all technical, safety, and quality specifications and standards and ensure regulatory and QA/QC requirements are met

·         Independently manage smaller projects with limited supervision, meeting deadlines and ensuring successful completion

·         Support updates of technical documentation within all areas of an interdisciplinary engineering team

·         Analyse and measure as-built conditions and update documentation accordingly

·         Research and respond to Requests for Information

·         Technical field coordination during construction activities

·         Provide mechanical technical support to other Orano Canada departments as required

·         Coordinate information requests during fabrication and construction and participate in shop and site visits as necessary to ensure acceptance of approved design and compliance with codes and schedule

·         Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Radiation Protection, Services, etc) on various projects

 

Training and Mentorship:

·         Provide technical guidance, support, and mentorship to junior designers and technologists

·         Assist with onboarding and training of new team members

·         Promote and uphold engineering and safety standards, design protocols, and site-specific practices

 

Document Revisions and Archiving:

·         Maintain and manage McClean Lake technical documents in the Orano document repository system

·         Contribute to updating, review and optimization of group procedures and workflows

·         Review documents for accuracy and quality

·         Communicate to ensure engineering consulting firms follow Orano’s design requirements and standards

·         Ensure engineering documents (project documentation, drawings, engineering data sheets) adhere to Orano’s project requirements, quality standards, and specifications

·         Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets and tender documents, and support order expediting to ensure timely installation and construction

·         Other duties as requested by the Supervisor, Design

Our Full-Time Benefits

  • A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
  • A welcoming environment and great coworkers 
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
  • Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
  • All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities. 

Ideal qualifications

Qualities and skills we’re seeking:

·         Two-year Engineering Technologist diploma from a recognized institution

·         Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical system design within an industrial environment

·         Will have or will immediately obtain and maintain registration with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan

·         Solid understanding of multi-disciplinary process systems, including process/slurry piping, tanks, structural steel, and equipment selection

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

·         Expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D, including 3D modeling, isometric generation, and specification management

·         Experience using Navisworks for model reviews and integration of point clouds is an asset

·         Familiarity with laser scanning and point cloud registration is an asset

·         Experience with MicroStation is also considered an asset

·         Fosters a supportive and motivating team environment

·         Approaches obstacles with strong problem-solving and thoughtful analysis

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Effective team leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently

·         Collaborates easily and builds relationships with diverse teams

·         Able to organize information, resources, and schedules to meet deadlines

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification. 

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.  

Senior Mechanical/CAD Technologist

Ref: 2025-20088

Regular/Permanent

S7L 5X2

ORANO-BU-BATIMENT

Orano Canada Inc.

As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.

We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.

We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.

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