Drill Services Supervisor

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 Drill Services Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you will ensure that all drill programs are executed in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner. This position is essential to support the Exploration and Development teams by providing technical expertise in core shed, earthwork, and drilling activities.

Responsibilities 

Check drilling operations and status daily  

Provide drilling update daily  

Review and approve invoices daily  

Plan drill hole execution  

Provide technical expertise when trouble shooting drilling issues to ensure drill hole is completed to planned depth  

Manage drill activities related to earthwork, sample pick up and logistics   

Anticipate and mitigate safety and environmental issues  

Schedule core/RC sample pick up 

Maintain compliance with various government agencies and stakeholders with respect to licenses and permits.   

Build pad and roads to permit specifications  

Survey disturbance and prepare reports  

Advise the geologists on exploration activities, both in the field and office/core shed  

Organize and lead the bid process for drilling and support contracts  

Negotiate and set up contracts 

Manage contractors, ensuring compliance with written and verbal agreements  

Line out daily tasks for drill services employees 

Monitor performance and provide feedback to drill services employees 

Ensure work is performed in a safe and efficient manner 
 

Qualifications 

A minimum of 5 years of Drill Services or drilling experience required. 

A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required. 

Ability to use a GPS, understand azimuth and inclination, and set up drill rigs and plan drill pads. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level or higher). Knowledge of GIS software is preferred. 

Ability to plan and organize work, prioritize, make complex decisions, and lead others. 

A minimum of 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. 

Legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, bend, twist, climb stairs, walk over uneven ground for long distances, and withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures. 

Manual dexterity to use desktop computers and peripherals. 

Ability to drive extended distances over paved and dirt roads. 

Ability to see and hear warning signs and signals and work around heavy equipment.