Senior Metallurgist

Application Deadline:
12 December 2025

Department:
Engineering

Location:
Saskatoon

Description
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Lead, Metallurgy and Process Engineering, this position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of uranium process development at the Rook I site. This includes the process design, process engineering, and operational readiness preparations for uranium milling, mill reagents, and supporting utility systems. The role will support detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning of these facilities. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise and operational background in uranium hydrometallurgy, and the ability to coordinate with numerous cross-functional teams and stakeholders. This role will be based out of the NexGen's Saskatoon project office with the opportunity to migrate to a site-based position on a rotational schedule as uranium milling facilities are commissioned on site.

Location
This position will be based at the Saskatoon office with some travel to the site and consultant office locations required. Travel to suppliers and fabricators of milling equipment packages is also required for inspections and factory acceptance tests. Site travel may commence once construction commences on uranium milling facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the process design for uranium processing circuits, reagents, and supporting utility systems as well as integration with water treatment systems from the existing studies through detailed design.
• Manage engineering design change management for the process designs.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams (internal and external) to ensure designs meet operational requirements and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with external engineering teams to continuously improve upon the existing SysCAD process simulations and models
• Review and approve engineering documents, specifications, and drawings, including but not exclusive to process design criteria, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, process stream tables, and process and control narratives.
• Support the Area Managers by communicating with suppliers, contractors, and construction teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of services and products.
• Support the construction and commissioning teams, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Develop operational plans and procedures for the Rook I process systems
• Consult on maintenance programs to ensure the longevity and efficiency of process infrastructure.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, community groups, and project teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and site personnel.
• Ensure all processing activities adhere to radiation protection, HSE policies, and procedures

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mineral Process Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.
• Registration or ability to register as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Saskatchewan preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining and processing industries with a specifically in hydrometallurgical processes including comminution, leaching, counter-current decantation, solvent extraction, precipitation, and concentrate product drying/calcining
• Experience in the uranium industry and knowledge of uranium milling unit operations is highly desirable.
• Experience with SysCAD process modelling is highly desirable.
• Experience in an operating environment is a strong asset
• Proven management skills, including experience managing budgets and schedules.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a challenging environment.
• Unwavering high regard for safety in the workplace.

Core Competencies
Communication

• Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.
• Ability to swiftly learn unit operation processes specific to the uranium industry and project requirements.