Role Overview
Orano is hiring a mid-level Journeyperson Electrician (Mining) - Permanent. This is a full-time role in Deschambault Lake. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Description
Journeyperson Electrician (Mining)
(McClean Lake)
Join our dynamic mining team at McClean Lake, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems that power our operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting critical electrical systems, ensuring everything from motors and generators are operating at their best. You'll inspect and repair faulty parts on a variety of equipment and you'll get hands-on with cable tray construction, pipe bending and much more. You'll work on solving complex electrical issues while collaborating with diverse teams across departments to ensure safety and efficiency. If you are ready for an exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities include:
- Inspect, repair, or replace faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, breakers, electronic devices, etc.
- Cable tray construction, cable pulling, pipe bending.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of mine site electrical systems
- Updating blueprints and documentation as required
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment and power distribution throughout the site
- Establish the appropriate procedure to locate and correct electrical problems, and determine electrical component replacements
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
- Ensure that regulatory, licensing, and company requirements are met in a safe, effective , and timely manner
- Install and maintain high, medium, and low voltage power controls on equipment
- Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power mobile equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ammeters, and test lamps
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Overtime, call outs, and shift work as required
- Other duties as assigned
- Move and operate mining equipment
- Work closely with other departments
- Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
- Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
- Promote and adhere to Orano Canada's values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
- Valid Interprovincial Electrical Journeyman Certificate
- Electrical Technologist Diploma would be an asset
- High voltage experience is required
- 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance is required
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) experience would be an asset
- Generator experience would be an asset
- Safety conscious, self-motivated, proficient communication skills, long-term career goals, exceptional work ethic
- Able to work outdoors, in all weather conditions
- Priority will be given to residents of the Saskatchewan's North
Work Location & Schedule:
- McClean Lake Mine site
- 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
- Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required
Benefits and advantages of working with us:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A welcoming environment and great co-workers
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
- Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
- Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.
Wage Rate:
$67.29 per hour
Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Friday
Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.
As part of our corporate objective to develop leadership within the organization, all candidates are assessed against the essential requirements of the position, including:
- The qualifications of the role;
- Adherence to safety policies and procedures; and
- Attendance expectations (excluding absences related to disability)
We also prioritize the development of internal candidates and providing growth opportunities wherever possible.
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.
Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.
Requirements
Journeyperson Electrician (Mining)
(McClean Lake)
Join our dynamic mining team at McClean Lake, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems that power our operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting critical electrical systems, ensuring everything from motors and generators are operating at their best. You'll inspect and repair faulty parts on a variety of equipment and you'll get hands-on with cable tray construction, pipe bending and much more. You'll work on solving complex electrical issues while collaborating with diverse teams across departments to ensure safety and efficiency. If you are ready for an exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities include:
- Inspect, repair, or replace faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, breakers, electronic devices, etc.
- Cable tray construction, cable pulling, pipe bending.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of mine site electrical systems
- Updating blueprints and documentation as required
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment and power distribution throughout the site
- Establish the appropriate procedure to locate and correct electrical problems, and determine electrical component replacements
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
- Ensure that regulatory, licensing, and company requirements are met in a safe, effective, and timely manner
- Install and maintain high, medium, and low voltage power controls on equipment
- Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power mobile equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ammeters, and test lamps
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Overtime, call outs, and shift work as required
- Other duties as assigned
- Move and operate mining equipment
- Work closely with other departments
- Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
- Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
- Promote and adhere to Orano Canada's values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
- Valid Interprovincial Electrical Journeyman Certificate
- Electrical Technologist Diploma would be an asset
- High voltage experience is required
- 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance is required
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) experience would be an asset
- Generator experience would be an asset
- Safety conscious, self-motivated, proficient communication skills, long-term career goals, exceptional work ethic
- Able to work outdoors, in all weather conditions
- Priority will be given to residents of the Saskatchewan's North
Work Location & Schedule:
- McClean Lake Mine site
- 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
- Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required
Benefits and advantages of working with us:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A welcoming environment and great co-workers
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
- Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
- Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.
Wage Rate:
$67.29 per hour
Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Friday
Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.
As part of our corporate objective to develop leadership within the organization, all candidates are assessed against the essential requirements of the position, including:
- The qualifications of the role;
- Adherence to safety policies and procedures; and
- Attendance expectations (excluding absences related to disability)
We also prioritize the development of internal candidates and providing growth opportunities wherever possible.
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.
Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Journeyperson Electrician (Mining) - Permanent position at Orano?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Orano. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Journeyperson Electrician (Mining) - Permanent position at Orano located?
This position is based in Deschambault Lake. Orano has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Journeyperson Electrician (Mining) - Permanent at Orano earn?
Orano has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Journeyperson Electrician (Mining) - Permanent role at Orano posted?
This role was posted on July 13, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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