Mine Operations Superintendent

Orla Mining•Elko, NV

About The Position

Orla Mining is seeking a Mine Operations Superintendent to join their team and play a key role in supporting the success of their operations. In this role, the superintendent will lead, direct, and continuously improve all surface mining activities to deliver safe, productive, and cost-effective operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or a related field preferred.
Minimum fifteen years of experience in open-pit hard-rock mining operations, including production, drill and blast, loading, hauling, and ore control.
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.
Strong knowledge of truck/shovel operations, drill and blast, ore control, pit compliance, and fleet management systems.
Practical experience with Fleet Management Systems (FMS).
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 be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead a Zero Harm culture, ensuring safe 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.
Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets while managing ore/waste movement, minimizing dilution, and optimizing cost per ton.
Review and align short-range (shift to 13-week) plans with long-range strategies and mine engineering inputs.
Coordinate with Engineering, Geology, Maintenance, Processing, and EH&S to ensure seamless operational readiness and execution.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performance operations workforce, including supervisors, drill & blast teams, and training personnel.
Foster a culture of accountability, capability growth, and operational excellence.
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.
Track, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly mine operations performance, including production volumes, fleet productivity, unit costs, and key operational variances, using FMS and operational data.