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Chemical Operator UF6
@ Cameco
Canada
Overview
Cameco is hiring a chemical operator for its UF6 chemical plant on a continental shift. The operator monitors production, controls start-up and shutdown, troubleshoots equipment and keeps the facility to housekeeping standards. The posting states a safety-sensitive site with a required substance test and a background check.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor UF6 production process areas
- Control plant start-up and shutdown
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues
- Adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls
- Maintain facility housekeeping standards
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma in chemical or power engineering technology, or 3 years continuous processing experience
- Mechanically inclined (assessments conducted)
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Proven critical thinking
- Strong computer skills
- Clear background check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | chemical engineering technology, power engineering technology |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Cameco
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Powering a secure energy future.
Full company description
Cameco is a global nuclear energy company. Our competitive position is based on our controlling ownership of the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine reserves and low-cost operations, as well as significant investments across the nuclear fuel cycle, including ownership interests in Westinghouse Electric Company and Global Laser Enrichment. Utilities around the world rely on Cameco to provide global nuclear fuel solutions for the generation of safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear power. We are proud to be one of Canada’s largest employers of Indigenous people, and our land holdings, including exploration, span about 1.8 million acres, the majority near our existing operations in northern Saskatchewan. Our head office is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. All applications for career opportunities must be made through our website - https://www.cameco.com/careers
- LinkedIn followers
- 65,777
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,489
- Reported office locations
- 2121 11th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 1J3, CA
- 1 Eldorado Place, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3A1, CA
- 200 Dorset St E, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V4, CA
- 328 Eldorado Road, Blind River, Ontario P0R 1B0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Cameco Corporation
- Specialties
- Uranium mining and milling
- mining
- nuclear fuel
- nuclear fuel services
- uranium refining
- uranium conversion
- nuclear reactors
- uranium enrichment
- and nuclear energy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Cameco is a global nuclear energy company. Our competitive position is based on our controlling ownership of the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine reserves and low-cost operations, as well as significant investments across the nuclear fuel cycle, including ownership interests in Westinghouse Electric Company and Global Laser Enrichment. Utilities around the world rely on Cameco to provide global nuclear fuel…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Nuclear Electric Power Generation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Uranium mining and millingminingnuclear fuelnuclear fuel servicesuranium refininguranium conversionnuclear reactorsuranium enrichmentand nuclear energy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 82 |
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At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. We support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Position and Responsibilities
As a key member of Cameco’s production team, chemical operators are responsible for the safe operation of the UF6 chemical plant. Working a continental shift, you will monitor areas of the UF6 production process, control process start-up and shut down, troubleshoot process/equipment issues and maintain facility housekeeping standards. You will adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls to ensure production commitments are achieved safe, efficient and in compliance with operating procedures.
Education and Qualifications
- Possess a post-secondary diploma in chemical or power engineering technology or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a continuous processing environment
- Mechanically inclined (assessments will be conducted)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven critical thinking ability
- Strong computer skills
- Clear background check
Safety Sensitive Site
Job ID: 42674
Posted: October 29, 2026
Posting end date: November 16, 2026
This position is eligible for an employee referral bonus.
The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will involve work at Safety-Sensistve Sites or in Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.
Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.
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