Operator 1, Satellite

Job Category: Site Services

Location: Wright WY 

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (U1) 

At Cameco, we are committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status.  If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise the representative of any accommodation measures that would be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.  Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Position and Responsibilities

• Working within the Operations department will be responsible for a variety of duties associated with operating the processing plant, satellite plant, and associated wellfields. Duties include but not limited to:


• Monitoring and recording of flow rates, pressures, and tank levels.


• Inspection of tanks, pumps, pipelines, and water wells.


• Manual manipulation of process controls via working in the field.


• Automated manipulation of process controls via computer interface.


• Working with chemicals, collecting samples, and chemical analysis.


• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment in the production of yellowcake and restoration of ground water.


• Climbing stairs, ladders, and utilizing fall off protection.


• Evaluation of work area for safety, radiologic, and environmental conditions.


• Capable of working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environment. 


• This position will have a direct impact on mine production and restoration.


• This position involves shift work, rotating between days and nights every two weeks.

Education and Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma


• Must have a valid driver’s license 


• Basic maintenance / construction skills are required


• Must be able to demonstrate basic proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

North Butte is located approximately 30 miles from Wright WY or 50 miles from Gillette.  Facilities are available for employees to remain on site during their weekly shifts.

The position is 4 days on/4 days off, 12 hour shifts. 

Apply at www.cameco.com/careers

Safety is a top priority at Cameco. Successful candidates for all positions that will involve work at Safety-Sensitive Sites or in Safety-Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.