Rocks Mechanics Engineer

Rocks Mechanics Engineer

Musselwhite Mine

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 operates 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.  We are also advancing permitting 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 recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with 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 are striving 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.

Purpose:

As part of our acquisition of Musselwhite Mine, we are recruiting a Rock Mechanics Engineer to join our team at a junior to full engineer level depending on qualifications. This role will be based on-site and will be responsible for providing rock mechanics support to the mine operation, ensuring a safe and efficient mine development and production environment. You will provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and innovative solutions. This role will report to the senior rock mechanics engineer.

Responsibilities include:

Maintain and update the site Ground Control Management Plan.

Conduct geotechnical investigations, risk assessments, and make recommendations on mitigation strategies for potential geotechnical hazards.

Work closely with mine geologists in maintaining and updating the site geotechnical models.

Conduct geotechnical assessment to the new development and production zone.

Conduct numerical modelling to help understanding the rock mass behaviors with regards to the proposed mining activities.

Review and recommend stope sizes, shapes, supporting requirements, and sequencing, with significant input to the production schedule.

Lead the site ground control QA/QC program.

Maintain and update, as required, the geotechnical design criteria based on geotechnical data and operation experience.

Manage and compile geotechnical data, and complete interpretations and reviews

Improve and optimize the CRF backfill design and execution process.

Work on continuous business improvement projects within the Rock Mechanics group.

Maintain, optimize, and expand the ESG micro seismic system. Interpret and analyze data as required.

Share knowledge and experience with peers.

Education, Experience & Competencies:

B.Sc. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering

Knowledge of ground control instrumentations in supporting the safe mining operation would be an asset

Project coordination and project costing experience would be an asset

Proficiency in 3D numerical modelling computer software (Map3D)

Familiarity with Deswik CAD would be advantageous

Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening)

Facilitation and presentation skills

Ability to positively interact with co-workers and team members with a diverse mix of cultures

Working Conditions:

The work schedule for this position is 14 on,14 days off including travel to site, working 12-hour days.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $125,000 to $145,000  per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is insert 15% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.

The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.