Description

Position summary:

Responsible for providing engineering support at the Lost Creek Uranium ISR Mine by planning, developing, coordinating and managing projects as directed by the Mine Manager.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design and construct new systems to meet production goals. This includes design and specification of pumps, piping, electrical, instrumentation and structural designs for the wellfield, plant and other site systems.
• Support wellfield design and construction programs through analysis and design.
• Provide recommendations and budgets to support proposed designs and projects.
• Implement approved changes and installations through procurement and management of appropriate staff.
• Routinely review and optimize existing site systems including engineering support of maintenance activities.
• Regular attendance.
• The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Other responsibilities:

• Provide routine reports on work activities and projects.
• Assist in economic analysis of existing and potential projects.
• Procurement of materials for projects.
• Review and comment on environmental and regulatory standards as they pertain to projects of interest.
• Work with, and direct, contract and Company personnel as necessary.

Education and Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for project design, procurement, construction and environmental safety and health.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.) as well as CAD software.
• Ability to read and understand or interpret documents such as construction and PID drawings. 
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.

Safety practices and policy:

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's safety policies and procedures.

Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•        Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will routinely be required to design and evaluate production systems in the plant and in the field. This may require walking on rough terrain and through piping systems and may require the employee to climb ladders and stairs. Additionally, the employee is regularly required to use hands for various tasks; to see and hear adequately to perform all essential functions and maintain a safe work environment. The employee is routinely required to sit or stand at a desk / computer.

• Work Environment: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee works in an office; in the plant and/or field; is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally to outside adverse weather conditions. There is the potential that the employee will be exposed to low-level radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.