Job description

About us

Orla Mining has the right formula for value creation: 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 is operating the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit and heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. Orla also owns 100% of the Cerro Quema and Caballito projects located in Panama, which includes a near-term gold production scenario and various exploration targets, including a copper-gold deposit.

During 2022, Orla acquired Gold Standard Ventures and their South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open pit, heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. The closing of this acquisition marks an important milestone in Orla’s journey to becoming a growth-oriented, low-cost, mid-tier gold producer.

Our strategy is to build a gold company through the exploration and acquisition of assets we can develop and operate in a way that provides benefit to the shareholders, employees, and the societies where we work.

The purpose of this role is to support and work with the Nevada geology exploration and development teams. This role is essential to support the Exploration and Development teams with the best practices in geological data collection, processing, and interpretations. The staff geologist is responsible for collecting field and drillhole data, validating and processing the data, and making geological interpretation to guide future work on the project. This role will report directly to our Exploration Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Geological team with drillhole planning
• Staking drill pads and drill roads
• Lining-up drill rigs to their drillhole orientations
• Communicate with Drill Services regarding sample logistics
• Make decisions on hole completions (total depth) based on plans and geology
• Logging reverse circulation (RC) drill chips
• Geotechnical and geological logging diamond drill core
• Sample, photograph drill core and oversee the cutting process
• Collecting rock or soil samples in the field
• Creating cross-sections and long-sections
• Geological field mapping (Anaconda-style preferred)
• Digitizing of field maps (ArcGIS, MapInfo)
• Interpretation of field data; writing technical reports and memorandums
• Assist in modelling geological data and interpretations with various software (Leapfrog, Micromine); provide geologic opinions and recommendations to peers
• Training and general administrative tasks

Skills and Experience:

• B.S. in Geology or related field required. M.S. in Geology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in geological geologic logging (RC/Core) and mapping.
• Familiarity with MX Deposit, Geobank, or other geologic database software preferred.
• Strong computer skills – intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, Project, and Excel and intermediate knowledge of SSMS, MX Deposit or other database software.
• Experience with MapInfo, Datamine Discover 3d, Leapfrog or other GIS software.
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously and confidently with staff and external organizations.
• Ability to prioritize, manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Ability to life 75 lbs., walk over uneven ground for long distances and withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elko, NV 89801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver License?

Work Location: One location

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