Supervisor, Maintenance (Coverage Position) (40642) at Cameco

Job Category: Trades

Location: Port Hope

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.

Position and Responsibilities

Reporting to the superintendent, maintenance, you are responsible for supervising maintenance activities at the Port Hope conversion facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with superior people and problem solving skills who is committed to continuous improvement.

This position is a coverage position with a regular 7.5 hour work day schedule, Monday to Friday. In the absence of a Shift Supervisor, you will be placed on a 12 hour rotational schedule to provide coverage.

Responsibilities will include:

• Directly supervise a team of unionized tradespeople and contractors
• Lead and support site’s objective to improve safety performance by working collaboratively with all employees. Focus includes conventional safety management activities such as accident / incident investigation & corrective actions, advancing a safety culture and behaviours as well as ensuring work is performed safely following regulatory codes and site procedures
• Continuously improve maintenance activities for employee skills as well as equipment efficiency and availability to support site targets and goals
• Encourage and facilitate employee participation in improvement efforts
• Potentially, the position may be utilized in a combination role with shutdown planning and project management

Education and Qualifications

Requirements for the position:

• Trade certificate, technical diploma or degree in mechanical field
• 3-5 years’ experience in supervision or leading teams in a unionized, heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal) and relationship building skills
• Strong problem solving skills using established methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, Cause Map etc.)

• Strong computer skills; SAP CMMS, Microsoft Office software etc.

• Flexible work hours, able to work a continental shift
• Clear criminal background check

Assets:

• Experience working in a continuous processing environment and / or Lean manufacturing certificate
• Project Management designation
• Understanding of Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• Experience with implementation and use of predictive maintenance strategies

Safety sensitive position

Job ID: 40642

Posted: January 9, 2025

Posting end date: January 24, 2025

The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s 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.