Production Geologist
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:
We are seeking a motivated Production Geologist to join our team, reporting to the Production Geology Supervisors.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide effective grade control of the underground mine
- Perform sampling and mapping of underground headings and associated reporting
- Liaise with Engineering and Mining Departments to optimize grade control and operational efficiency
- Provide information for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Perform interpretation and modeling of lithology and mineralogy
- Design and manage delineation drilling programs
- Interpret geological data and model deposits
- Log diamond drill core as required.
Skills and Experience:
- 4-year B.Sc. degree in Geology, or equivalent 2 - 5 years of relevant experience preferred
- Geo, or working towards designation
- Knowledge of Deswik, Vulcan and Acquire software an asset
- Strong analytical and organization skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation)
- Ability to frequently lift, carry and push 55 lbs
- Ability to frequently reach below and at-shoulder level
- Strong commitment to working in a safe, socially-responsible manner
- Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Working Conditions:
The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.
