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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 a strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with 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 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.
The purpose of this role is to safely produce gold at the lowest possible cost while meeting or exceeding production targets in a productive workplace environment. This role will report directly to our Chief Operating Officer and will lead the management team on site.
Responsibilities include:
Provide overall management (timing, adjustment & delivery) for the execution of the site's operational plans.
Review, validate and approve mine plans and resource models developed in accordance with the guidance provided.
Develop and implement Orla's operational work systems in alignment with corporate governance standards and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Develop and approve the integrated annual budget for the entire operation.
Prepare quarterly operations reports for the COO that track the achievement of operational plans.
Lead the quarterly review of operational risks to determine what risks are increasing or decreasing as the business environment changes.
Lead the coordination and communication between site operations and corporate support departments.
Provide input to the CFO's team for the development of five-year forecasts of production, costs, and cash generated or needed by operations.
Lead the process to develop, integrate, and approve department plans/objectives (i.e., mining operations, maintenance, process plants and technical services, etc.) to support the achievement of the site's strategic objectives.
Develop a dashboard of KPIs to manage productivity, capacity, assets and efficiency.
Maintain all operational, cash costs and ultimately all-in sustaining costs below annual budgets.
Provide oversight and final approval for the negotiation of major contracts for site operations and services.
Prepare and lead the execution of an annually updated recruitment and skill development plan for operations i.e., number of leaders and skilled workers needed by when, skill sets required as per the strategic plans / forecasts.
Provide direction and oversight for the implementation of Orla's People Systems as part of an annual plan.
Lead the work to build and maintain productive relationships and business partnerships with regional and local stakeholders.
Provide direction and oversight for the transactional aspect of executing the commitments made to social stakeholders, including indigenous groups.
Present strategic plans and budget to the Board of Directors.
Provide direction and oversight for the safe execution of exploration programs including field work, budget management, cost tracking and compliance with all HSE standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Create and maintain a team that is efficient and effective in delivering results.
Build and continually upgrade the 'systems of work' that team members use to deliver their outputs.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in underground mining, with at least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role (e.g., Mine Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager).
Proven Track Record in Mid- to Large-Scale Gold Operations.
Strong Technical Background in Underground Mining Methods.
Experience leading mine expansion projects, resource conversion programs, optimization initiatives, and multi‑year capital planning.
Exceptional Safety and ESG Leadership.
Ability to manage complex budgets, operating costs, and capital programs; strong understanding of financial performance drivers.
Experience reporting to executive teams and Boards.
Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams; attract and develop talent.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with experience engaging senior executives, regulators, Indigenous/community groups, and external partners.
Compensation includes competitive short-term and long-term incentives, as well as a comprehensive health plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer matching.
Languages
- English
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