Specialist, Controls Systems

Job Category: Trades Location: Cigar Lake Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1) 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. 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. About Us Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. The Role Cameco welcomes applications for the position of Specialist, Controls Systems, a part of the maintenance engineering team at our Cigar Lake operation. In This Role, You Will Develop, maintain, and optimize process control systems and strategies. Be responsible for industrial control systems programming, networking, and server administration. Work with multi-disciplinary teams to improve operational controls and production predictability. Required diploma in related field (instrumentation technology, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or process control); two to eight years of progressive experience in the field of industrial control and/or operational technology systems, including PLC/HMI/DCS programming and architecture management; equivalent combination of education and work experience considered; experience with industrial instrumentation and industrial data protocols such as Modbus, OPC, HART, Ethernet/IP, Bacnet, Profibus; experience with industrial networking, including configuration of switches, firewalls, and hardware to support communication between industrial communication protocols; and work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft. Recommended knowledge of virtualization and industrial cybersecurity; experience with administration of users and user groups in industrial control systems; knowledge and experience with scripting languages used in industrial systems such as VBScript and Python; experience with integrating enterprise historians (such as Aveva PI or Canary Labs data historian) with industrial controls systems; and experience maintaining industrial systems that include advanced process control and control loop optimization. Conditions Of Employment pre-employment substance test. Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes: competitive compensation program with base and variable pay; flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account; fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave; Employee and Family Assistance Programs; RRSP and RPP matching program; career development opportunities; and relocation costs. Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered. This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus. Req ID #: 42329 Posted: July 28, 2026 Posting end date: August 18, 2026 Salary Range: $115,000 - $144,000 Safety Sensitive Site Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN). The Cigar Lake operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a two week on/two week off rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan. 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 work at Safety Sensitive Sites or 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.

Develop, maintain, and optimize process control systems and strategies for the Cigar Lake operation. Manage industrial control systems programming, networking, and server administration while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Requires a diploma in instrumentation, computer, or electrical engineering with 2-8 years of experience in industrial control and operational technology. Proficiency in PLC/HMI/DCS programming and various industrial data protocols is essential.

• Competitive compensation program • Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan • Health spending account • Personal spending account • Employee and dependant life insurance • AD&D • Disability benefits • Paid vacation leave • Employee and Family Assistance Programs • RRSP and RPP matching program • Career development opportunities • Relocation costs

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• PLC Programming
• HMI Programming
• DCS Programming
• Industrial Networking
• Server Administration
• Modbus
• OPC
• HART
• Ethernet/IP
• Bacnet
• Profibus
• VBScript
• Python
• Virtualization
• Industrial Cybersecurity
• Process Control Optimization

• Engineering
• Energy
• Trades
• Technology
• Manufacturing

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

27 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level