Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

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 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 a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer to join 
our team. This role will be based on-site and will be responsible for providing rock mechanics support to the 
mine operation, ensuring a safe and efficient mine development and production environment. You will 
provide technical leadership, mentorship to junior or intermediate staff, and collaborate with cross-functional 
teams to deliver high-quality and innovative solutions. This role will report to the Chief Rock Mechanics 
Engineer.

Responsibilities include:
• Maintain and update the site Ground Control Management Plan.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations, risk assessments, and make recommendations on mitigation strategies 
for potential geotechnical hazards.
• Work closely with mine geologists in maintaining and updating the site geotechnical models.
• Conduct geotechnical assessment to the new development and production zone.
• Conduct numerical modelling to help understanding the rock mass behaviors with regards to the proposed 
mining activities.
• Review and recommend stope sizes, shapes, supporting requirements, and sequencing, with significant 
input to the production schedule.
• Lead the site ground control QA/QC program.
• Maintain and update, as required, the geotechnical design criteria based on geotechnical data and operation 
experience.
• Improve and optimize the CRF backfill design and execution process.
• Work on continuous business improvement projects within the Rock Mechanics group.
• Maintain, optimize, and expand the ESG micro seismic system. Interpret and analyze data as required.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members, promoting their professional growth 
and development.
• Share supervision responsibilities of the Rock Mechanics team with the cross-shift Senior Rock Mechanic.

Education and Experience:
• B.Sc. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering
• Must be able to register as a professional engineer in Canada
• Manage and compile geotechnical data, and complete interpretations and reviews
• Six (6) to eight (8) years mining industry experience with minimum of four (4) years in Rock Mechanics
• Advanced knowledge of ground control instrumentations in supporting the safe mining operation
• Project coordination and project costing experience would be an asset
• Proficiency in 3D numerical modelling computer software (Map3D)
• Familiarity with Deswik CAD would be advantageous
• Supervisory experience would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening)
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to positively interact with co-workers and team members with a diverse mix of cultures

Working Conditions:
The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.