Mill Operations Supervisor

General Information

Name

Mill Operations Supervisor

Ref #

15008

Posting Date

Monday, June 29, 2026

Country

Canada

Region

Saskatchewan

City

McClean Lake

Business Unit (BU)

MN

Type of Employment

Permanent/Regular

Desired Starting Date

19-08-2026

Work Schedule

14 days in/14 days out rotating schedule

Remote Work

In office

Job

P - PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Description

Description

Mill Operations Supervisor

(McClean Lake)

In this dynamic leadership role, you will guide your team in day-to day operations to ensure safe, efficient, and seamless production across the mill. You’ll coordinate with multiple departments to minimize downtime, maintain equipment and drive Operational Excellence. You’ll empower your team and directly contribute to company goals and values. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, so if you have a passion for mentoring, and are ready to work alongside a supportive team, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities include:

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mill, water treatment plants, TMF pipelines, ponds and all outside facilities related to the operation of the Mill

Organize the operating crew to ensure the running areas of the mill are operated safely and efficiently

Develop employee competencies to ensure crew flexibility within all operating areas

Work closely with other departments to keep the mill running smoothly and minimize down time

Working knowledge of the union contract and ability to interpret it

To accept other responsibilities as delegated by the General Supervisor and/or Mill Operations Superintendent

To monitor, develop and ensure the training progress of crew members

Ensure that the mill is operating in an efficient manner, through organizing the crews and work production

Minimize downtime through proper coordination of work processes and across the different departments

To be instrumental in attaining department goals and objectives

Strive for minimum radiation exposure

Monitor, develop and ensure the training progress of crew members

Monitor the mill performance making sure the process is controlled within the guidelines

Maintain a positive and safe crew morale

Must work with other departments to keep everything running smoothly

Embrace, promote, and support Operational Excellence and OE culture

Promote and adhere to Orano’s Values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

Must have minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Minimum 7 years of operations experience in milling, mining, resource extraction or heavy industrial (preferably uranium), though candidates with less experience may be considered

Knowledge of processing circuits used at the McClean Lake Mill – such as solvent extraction, acid leaching, precipitation, high-temperature calcining, grinding, thickeners and clarifiers - is an asset

Must be able to effectively organize crews while mentoring and supporting operators in building knowledge and accountability within their areas

Experience with (or the ability to learn) general business software programs such as Word, Excel and SAP is required

Prior experience with PI Vision and DeltaV in an operational environment is as asset

Knowledge and application of Operational Excellence tools is an asset

Must have good communication skills, both orally and written

Proven leadership skills are essential, typically demonstrated through previous supervisory roles or experience as a lead hand

Must be able to effectively organize crews while mentoring and supporting operators in building knowledge and accountability within their areas

Preference will be given to RSN candidates

Work Location & Schedule:

Fly-in, fly-out to McClean Lake site

14 days in /14 days out rotating schedule

Ability to work rotating shifts (days and nights)

Normally an 11 hour work day, though work outside of regular hours may occasionally be required

Salary Range:

$126,400 - $148,750

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Camsell Portage, Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Requirements

Mill Operations Supervisor

(McClean Lake)

In this dynamic leadership role, you will guide your team in day-to day operations to ensure safe, efficient, and seamless production across the mill. You’ll coordinate with multiple departments to minimize downtime, maintain equipment and drive Operational Excellence. You’ll empower your team and directly contribute to company goals and values. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, so if you have a passion for mentoring, and are ready to work alongside a supportive team, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities include:

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the mill, water treatment plants, TMF pipelines, ponds and all outside facilities related to the operation of the Mill

Organize the operating crew to ensure the running areas of the mill are operated safely and efficiently

Develop employee competencies to ensure crew flexibility within all operating areas

Work closely with other departments to keep the mill running smoothly and minimize down time

Working knowledge of the union contract and ability to interpret it

To accept other responsibilities as delegated by the General Supervisor and/or Mill Operations Superintendent

To monitor, develop and ensure the training progress of crew members

Ensure that the mill is operating in an efficient manner, through organizing the crews and work production

Minimize downtime through proper coordination of work processes and across the different departments

To be instrumental in attaining department goals and objectives

Strive for minimum radiation exposure

Monitor, develop and ensure the training progress of crew members

Monitor the mill performance making sure the process is controlled within the guidelines

Maintain a positive and safe crew morale

Must work with other departments to keep everything running smoothly

Embrace, promote, and support Operational Excellence and OE culture

Promote and adhere to Orano’s Values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

Must have minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Minimum 7 years of operations experience in milling, mining, resource extraction or heavy industrial (preferably uranium), though candidates with less experience may be considered

Knowledge of processing circuits used at the McClean Lake Mill – such as solvent extraction, acid leaching, precipitation, high-temperature calcining, grinding, thickeners and clarifiers - is an asset

Must be able to effectively organize crews while mentoring and supporting operators in building knowledge and accountability within their areas

Experience with (or the ability to learn) general business software programs such as Word, Excel and SAP is required

Prior experience with PI Vision and DeltaV in an operational environment is as asset

Knowledge and application of Operational Excellence tools is an asset

Must have good communication skills, both orally and written

Proven leadership skills are essential, typically demonstrated through previous supervisory roles or experience as a lead hand

Must be able to effectively organize crews while mentoring and supporting operators in building knowledge and accountability within their areas

Preference will be given to RSN candidates

Work Location & Schedule:

Fly-in, fly-out to McClean Lake site

14 days in /14 days out rotating schedule

Ability to work rotating shifts (days and nights)

Normally an 11 hour work day, though work outside of regular hours may occasionally be required

Salary Range:

$126,400 - $148,750

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Camsell Portage, Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Benefits

A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival

A welcoming environment and great coworkers

A competitive salary and benefits package

Training and Development opportunities throughout your career

Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises

All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

Orano Group

Working on current and future challenges to power and preserve our world, build the one of tomorrow, and improve life for our communities - that’s exciting for you. For us, too. By joining Orano, a leading international player in the nuclear sector, you’re in the right place.

Every day, employees at Orano work to produce efficient and reliable nuclear energy, fight climate change, find solutions that conserve natural resources, and advance progress in healthcare.

Our strengths are throughout the entire nuclear fuel cycle: mastery of cutting-edge technologies, safe and high value-added products and services, specialized expertise, and strong innovation capabilities. These are just some of the qualities that showcase the exceptional skills of our 18,000 employees and their continuous learning, which we support. Diverse in profiles and experience - proof of our openness to all talent - they share the same ambition: to unlock the full value of nuclear energy.