Uranium Conversion Facility Operations Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-29
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Engineering
Energy Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer
September 21, 2026
About Nucleon Nucleon Energy is developing a new uranium conversion facility to help strengthen the Western nuclear fuel supply chain. The nuclear industry is entering a significant period of growth, driven by increasing electricity demand, energy security, renewed nuclear development, advanced reactors and growing demand for reliable, carbon-free baseload power.Nucleon is building the team and infrastructure required to develop one of the first new Western uranium conversion facilities in decades. As development progresses on our new commercial-scale facility in Wyoming, we’re beginning to build the specialized technical team required to design, commission and operate its fluorine-generation systems.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
Company:
Nucleon Energy
Employment:
Full-time
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Nucleon’s in-house engineering, environmental and development teams to support the preliminary design of its uranium conversion facility, bringing operational experience and industry knowledge into the design process.
Working alongside Nucleon’s engineering, environmental and development teams, you will:- Support the development of the facility’s preliminary design.
- Provide industry operational experience (OpEx) guidance to the design team.
- Define off-design operating cases and maintenance requirements.
- Support the design of mechanical components within the facility.
- Contribute to plant layout and the optimization of the modular fabrication and construction strategy, incorporating operational, maintenance and safety requirements into the layout design.
- Participate in risk assessments as a core team member.
- Serve as a member of the owner’s engineering team for external engineering efforts.
- Plan for the establishment of the operating company and the commissioning and startup of the facility.
The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of:
- Uranium fluorination processes
- Anhydrous HF handling, safety systems and HF recovery systems
- Fluorine electrolyzer operations and safety systems
- Solids handling and containment
- Environmental controls and plant safety systems
- Building environment containment systems
As Nucleon Fuel develops its new commercial-scale uranium conversion facility in Wyoming, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your operational expertise during the early design stages and help shape the facility’s approach to operations, maintenance, commissioning and startup.
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