Drilling Supervisor, Exploration
Apply NowCompany: Orla Mining Ltd
Location: Kenora, ON P9N 4H7
Description:
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 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 a 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 for a Drilling Supervisor, Exploration. This role will be based on-site and will ensure that all drill programs are executed in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner. The Drilling Supervisor position is essential to support the Exploration team by providing technical expertise in contractor management and drilling activities.
Responsibilities include:
Create and maintain a proactive safety culture within the Exploration team and Drill Service Provider based on Orla standards and site procedures while using various audits to verify compliance
Assist with training of service providers in Orla/Musselwhite safety programs
Ensures safety standards and procedures are understood, adhered to, and updated to reflect company and industry best practices.
Provide support in all drill safety measures, including drill and equipment inspections, task observations, and hazard identification.
Ensure drilling Key Performance Indicator objectives set by the Exploration team are met.
Review monthly drilling KPI's with service providers.
With the Exploration Manager prepare, plan, and present annual safety kickoff meeting with service providers.
Deliver training on Musselwhite Exploration onboarding to drilling and related service providers.
Report and investigate all Exploration-related safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Visible front-line leader who spends quality time with the workforce in the workplace.
Manage Business partners through effective and disciplined contract management
Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments
Drive a culture of continuous improvement for all Exploration activities. With the help of the Exploration Manager and Orla/Musselwhite Procurement team, develop bid tendering documents and evaluate bidders for potential work.
Manage new contract startups, including,
o Pre-mobilization inspections of equipment at service provider facilities
o Facilitate workshops to ensure service providers are ready to work on Musselwhite property
o Populate a comprehensive drilling risk assessment with service providers and review and update annually.
o Gather, manage, and maintain service provider material required for audits
Conduct Pre- and post-drill site inspections to ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies.
Conduct and document comprehensive weekly drill inspections.
Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Operations to ensure alignment between the services and drill requirements.
Coordinating with the warehouse and directly ordering items to ensure all required drill materials/consumables are available when needed.
Acting as the primary contact between the Drill Service Provider and Exploration.
Manage contractors, ensuring compliance with written and verbal agreements.
Tracking and verifying timesheets and drill-related invoices. Address any discrepancies promptly with Service Provider
Management.
Contribution to Exploration planning sessions and procurement of required equipment.
Actively seek new drill technology, safe drill techniques, and best practices, focusing on all drill machinery in both Surface
and Underground environments.
Provide drill expertise to all departments when requested.
Liaise between the core facility and drill teams for any non-compliance drill core issues.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum Secondary Education Diploma, Post Secondary Education an asset.
Ontario Underground and Surface Mining Common Core an asset.
Experience with more than one drilling method (e.g. Diamond, RC, Dual Rotary) is an asset.
Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft software are required.
Database knowledge and experience in SAP finance software is an asset.
3-5 years of drill experience in a mining environment.
1-3 years in a supervision role of multiple employees.
Knowledge and understanding of government mining and drilling legislation and regulations in Ontario is an asset
Valid driver's license.
Proven record of accomplishment in overcoming obstacles and setbacks. Understands the larger picture and can move
projects forward through adversity.
Knowledge of up-to-date drilling technology and industry trends.
Visible felt leadership in health, safety, and S&ER.
Experience in working with and supporting exploration activities in various cultural environments.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
Great interpersonal skills, innovative and proven ability to work with others.
Demonstrates a comfortable and confident communication style.
Comfortable with public speaking, setting, and running meetings in person or web-based.
Excellent time management skills.
Working Conditions
The work schedule for this position is 7 on,7 days off including travel to site, working 12-hour days.
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 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 a 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 for a Drilling Supervisor, Exploration. This role will be based on-site and will ensure that all drill programs are executed in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner. The Drilling Supervisor position is essential to support the Exploration team by providing technical expertise in contractor management and drilling activities.
Responsibilities include:
Create and maintain a proactive safety culture within the Exploration team and Drill Service Provider based on Orla standards and site procedures while using various audits to verify compliance
Assist with training of service providers in Orla/Musselwhite safety programs
Ensures safety standards and procedures are understood, adhered to, and updated to reflect company and industry best practices.
Provide support in all drill safety measures, including drill and equipment inspections, task observations, and hazard identification.
Ensure drilling Key Performance Indicator objectives set by the Exploration team are met.
Review monthly drilling KPI's with service providers.
With the Exploration Manager prepare, plan, and present annual safety kickoff meeting with service providers.
Deliver training on Musselwhite Exploration onboarding to drilling and related service providers.
Report and investigate all Exploration-related safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Visible front-line leader who spends quality time with the workforce in the workplace.
Manage Business partners through effective and disciplined contract management
Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments
Drive a culture of continuous improvement for all Exploration activities. With the help of the Exploration Manager and Orla/Musselwhite Procurement team, develop bid tendering documents and evaluate bidders for potential work.
Manage new contract startups, including,
o Pre-mobilization inspections of equipment at service provider facilities
o Facilitate workshops to ensure service providers are ready to work on Musselwhite property
o Populate a comprehensive drilling risk assessment with service providers and review and update annually.
o Gather, manage, and maintain service provider material required for audits
Conduct Pre- and post-drill site inspections to ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies.
Conduct and document comprehensive weekly drill inspections.
Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Operations to ensure alignment between the services and drill requirements.
Coordinating with the warehouse and directly ordering items to ensure all required drill materials/consumables are available when needed.
Acting as the primary contact between the Drill Service Provider and Exploration.
Manage contractors, ensuring compliance with written and verbal agreements.
Tracking and verifying timesheets and drill-related invoices. Address any discrepancies promptly with Service Provider
Management.
Contribution to Exploration planning sessions and procurement of required equipment.
Actively seek new drill technology, safe drill techniques, and best practices, focusing on all drill machinery in both Surface
and Underground environments.
Provide drill expertise to all departments when requested.
Liaise between the core facility and drill teams for any non-compliance drill core issues.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum Secondary Education Diploma, Post Secondary Education an asset.
Ontario Underground and Surface Mining Common Core an asset.
Experience with more than one drilling method (e.g. Diamond, RC, Dual Rotary) is an asset.
Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft software are required.
Database knowledge and experience in SAP finance software is an asset.
3-5 years of drill experience in a mining environment.
1-3 years in a supervision role of multiple employees.
Knowledge and understanding of government mining and drilling legislation and regulations in Ontario is an asset
Valid driver's license.
Proven record of accomplishment in overcoming obstacles and setbacks. Understands the larger picture and can move
projects forward through adversity.
Knowledge of up-to-date drilling technology and industry trends.
Visible felt leadership in health, safety, and S&ER.
Experience in working with and supporting exploration activities in various cultural environments.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
Great interpersonal skills, innovative and proven ability to work with others.
Demonstrates a comfortable and confident communication style.
Comfortable with public speaking, setting, and running meetings in person or web-based.
Excellent time management skills.
Working Conditions
The work schedule for this position is 7 on,7 days off including travel to site, working 12-hour days.