Chief Engineer

Orla Mining•Elko, NV

22h

About The Position

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 of 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 also operates 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 leave 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 Orla continues to grow, we are seeking a Chief Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the success of our operations. In this role, you will lead all engineering, mine planning, and ore control activities, including short- and long-term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, geotechnical oversight, surveying, and ore control. You will also provide financial and strategic technical leadership to support operational excellence and maximize long-term asset value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mine engineering or related field required.
Ten or more years of senior-level technical leadership managing engineering teams, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering operational improvements.
Fifteen or more years of mine engineering, technical services, and open-pit hard-rock mining experience.
Ten or more years of experience with mine engineering, ore control, ground control, and production optimization.
Proficiency in mine planning software for generating and optimizing plans and schedules.
Familiarity with fleet management systems and technical data platforms.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level or higher).
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead development and oversight of short-term, long-term, drill and blast, and geotechnical engineering workflows.
Coordinate mine planning with geology, dewatering, geotechnical, mine maintenance, process, environmental, safety, exploration, and mine operations teams.
Monitor production performance and alignment with budgets and forecasts.
Identify and resolve design or fleet efficiency issues.
Maximize ore recovery and long-term asset value through strong technical leadership.
Support pit optimization, mine scheduling, fleet sizing, dump designs, and other technical studies.
Manage mining studies (PFS/FS) and capital project timelines.
Drive initiatives to improve productivity, cost control, and efficiency.
Develop engineering policies, procedures, and best-practice standards.
Lead a Zero Harm culture; ensure full compliance with MSHA and site safety standards.
Mentor and develop Technical Services staff.
Provide performance reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management.