Chief Engineer

Job Description

Salary:

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.

Orla is advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part our larger South Carlin Complex which includes a prospective land package. We also operate the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources. Orla most recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history and the potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.

Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. We work to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Chief Engineer to join our team. The purpose of this role is to lead development, planning and execution of all engineering and ore control functions at the South Carlin Complex.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee short-term and long-term mine plans (Life of Mine), that align with industry standards and best practices, in collaboration with environmental, process and operations teams.

Monitor and optimize production performance, ensuring alignment with budget and forecasts.

Coordinate mine planning work with geology, dewatering, geotechnical, drill & blast, and mine operations.

Recognize mine designs and fleet efficiency issues and implement improvements to designs and efficiencies.

Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in engineering.

Provide reports and recommendations to senior management on mine performance, risks, and opportunities.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Ensure engineering designs meet operational, safety, and environmental standards.

Contribute and assist with pit optimization, mine scheduling, fleet sizing, dump designs, technical studies, and asset optimization.

Evaluate methods to optimize ore extraction and mining sequence and prepare trade-off analyses as required.

Analyze data and prepare technical memos or presentations to assist in the decision-making process.

Manage project timelines, capital projects, and mining studies (pre-feasibility/feasibility).

Mentor and develop skills of other Technical Services staff members.

Develop and manage annual budgets.

Maintain compliance with all regulatory and company safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mine Engineering or related field required. Master of Science preferred.

Ten or more years of hard rock mining experience required, with a track record of proven leadership, the ability to manage teams and cross-functionally collaborate.

In-depth knowledge of mine engineering principles, ore control, ground control and production optimization.

Strong background in mine planning software with the ability to independently generate and optimize plans and schedules.

Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.

Experience in economic evaluation and sensitivity analysis of projects and plans, including cashflow/NPV models.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurances, an employee assistance program, disability plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term incentives, paid time off, and 401(k) with company matching contributions.

At Orla, we prioritize our people, creating and maintaining a workplace culture of diversity and inclusion where employees are respected, valued, and recognized for their contributions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time