orlamining

orlamining

Mine Operations Superintendent

Elko, Nevada · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 20 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a Zero Harm culture, ensuring s afe work practices, hazard awareness, and full compliance with MSHA and Orla Mining standards.
  • Direct the execution of all loading, hauling, drilling, blasting, dozing, road maintenance, and pit support activities.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performance operations workforce, including supervisors, drill & blast teams, and training personnel.
  • Drive improvements in haulage efficiency, drill-blast fragmentation, rehandle reduction, and mining cycle times.
  • Develop, execute, and manage the Mine Operations operating budget, including labor, consumables, drill & blast, equipment utilization, and contractor services, ensuring cost performance aligns with mine plans and production targets.
  • Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining.
  • We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team.
  • In this role, you will lead, direct, and continuously improve all surface mining activities to deliver safe, productive, and cost-effective operations.

Requirements

  • Minimum fifteen years of experience in open-pit hard-rock mining operations, including production, drill and blast, loading, hauling, and ore control.
  • Strong knowledge of truck/shovel operations, drill and blast, ore control, pit compliance, and fleet management systems.
  • Practical experience with Fleet Management Systems (FMS).
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  • Minimum ten years of senior operational leadership experience supervising crews, executing mine plans, and managing daily performance in a large-scale open-pit mining environment.
  • Demonstrated success in operational improvement initiatives and cost optimization.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level or higher).
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or a related field preferred.

Benefits

  • We work to create a net positive benefit for all and leave a legacy beyond the life of our mines.

Company info

  • This project is part of our larger South Carlin Complex which includes a prospective land package.
  • 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 Orla continues to grow, we are seeking a Mine Operations Superintendent to join our team and play a key role in supporting the success of our operations.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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