Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

(Saskatoon)

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, this position is responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities include: 

• Act as Orano Canada’s lead authority regarding electrical systems

• Collaborate with other disciplines and experts to conduct trade-off studies and make recommendations with respect to feasibility, operability, and cost

• Responsible for the development and implementation of electrical designs and design standards across various projects
• Prepare equipment specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment including expediting orders to facilitate installation and construction
• Ensure electrical systems meet technical specifications, adherence to industry and internal standards, and that required regulatory and QA/QC requirements are met

• Provide electrical technical support to other Orano Canada departments, external consultants and contractors as required

• Other duties as requested by the Manager, Engineering

Work Location & Schedule: 

• Saskatoon
• Travel to Orano northern mine is required with varying durations and frequencies

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer.  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 career opportunities.

Apply online at www.oranocanada.com by February 8^th, 2023.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical system design, construction, commissioning and/or analysis
• Expert knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code including the Use of Electricity in Mines
• Expert understanding of power distribution and protective devices
• Working knowledge of electrical modelling software ETAP is an asset
• Ability to innovate in the areas of system efficiency, capital and operating cost optimization
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead and interact in a team environment, as well as working independently
• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company
• Co-ordinate activities, information, materials or resources within own area of responsibility to meet deadlines