Underground Mine Manager

Underground Mine Manager 
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 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 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 
Reporting to the Mine General Manager, the Underground Mine Manager is responsible for the overall management of people, safety, partnerships, and production associated with the Mine Department. This position will direct tactical and strategic mining plans ensuring that departmental performance is executed in a safe and efficient manner. As a member of the Senior Management Team, 
this role participates in the development and delivery of the site’s strategic business plan. 
 
Responsibilities include: 
• Continually advocate for health and safety; identify, report and address risks. 
• Wear PPE at all times while in development environment. 
• Be alert, observe and report safety incidents and support investigations. 
• Ensure that employees and respective work areas are in compliance with all of Orla’s health and safety policies and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act in commission of job duties.  
• Report to work physically fit. 
• Attend and lead daily pre-start safety meetings. 
• Apply all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and standard task procedures (STP’s) within development department.  
• Complete safety training and certification as required by site and departmental procedure. 
• Ensure the underground mine operates according to company, federal, provincial and municipal standards. 
• Participate in strategic planning at the senior management level. 
• Develop and meet overall safety, production and cost targets. 
• Liaise with cross-functional teams in setting the direction and establishing the mid to long term mine plans. 
• Optimize operational assets and resources through continuous improvement. 
• Initiate, develop and implement mine policies and procedures. 
• Responsible for developing, monitoring and improving the safety performance of all employees. 
• Support and maintain value-based Safety Management System that enables a continuous process of identifying and managing hazards/risks, monitoring compliance and engaging employees. 
• Ensure JHSEC (Joint Health, Safety & Environment Committee) and employee safety concerns are dealt with in a timely manner. 
• Ensure employees have the tools and systems in place to perform work safely and efficiently. 
• Ensure employees are developed to reach their full potential and meet organizational goals. 
• Implement succession plans for key employees. 
• Manage key items in all of Orla’s management systems such as but not limited to, Enablon, and S.A.P. 
• Promote and adhere to Orla’s Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Resources polices. 
• Develop and adhere to realistic budgets. 
• Directly supervise the Mine Superintendents. 
• Perform all other relevant duties as assigned. 

Skills and Experience:  
• Progressive supervisory experience including (3+) years at the Superintendent / coordinator Level. 
• Minimum of 10 years of underground mining experience with progressive supervisory experience (7 years), including a minimum of 3 years as a Superintendent / Coordinator. Previous Mine Manager experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen including: 
         o Cost control (reporting, variance explains, capital management) 
         o Budgeting (developing budgets, managing budgets) 
         o Business improvement 
• Proficient computer literacy including ERP systems. 
• A Bachelor or University Degree is preferred – work experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. 
• Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong communication skills. 
• Strong understanding of Mining Act and legislation. 
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for mines and mining plants.  
• Strong business acumen and proficient computer literacy. 
• Ability to influence and inspire others and manage cross-functional relationships. 
 
Working Conditions 
• The Musselwhite gold mine in northwestern Ontario is a fly-in, fly out operation and the schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day. 
 
Compensation: 
• The salary for this position is $201,600 to $260,000 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 30% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program, with a target award of 35% 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.