Exploration Director jobs in Twin Falls, ID

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.  We are developing the South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open pit, heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. 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 lead all exploration activities at Orla’s Nevada properties with focus on the South Railroad project, efficiently managing all near-existing deposits and regional exploration team activities. This role will report directly to our General Manager in Elko, Nevada.

Responsibilities include:
• Ensure that all administrative matters, including labor, safety, environmental and legal compliance is reported to the site or country management and country and company regulations are followed.
• Work closely with Orla’s SVP Exploration and Corporate Exploration team to develop and optimize exploration programs to effectively define and test as a priority South Railroad Project near-mine and regional exploration targets and grow gold resources to extend the projected mine life.
• Assess the potential, define targets, propose, and manage programs at Orla’s Lewis project, Nevada.
• Contribute to and oversee target generation, assessment, and global project pipeline management.
• Design, assess, plan, and prioritize exploration targets at various stages to directly impact programs in real-time through active and proactive participation in exploration programs.
• Contribute to drill planning for resource discovery, growth, and drill program optimization.
• Sequencing of exploration activities including geochemical, geophysical, geological surveys, and drilling activities.
• Ensure optimal use of all data to advance quality geological interpretations and support exploration decision-making.
• Ensure QAQC programs and procedures are implemented on all exploration programs and surveys; QAQC data is reviewed, and any issues are identified and corrected.
• Perform and assist with geological and structural modeling.
• Assist mine operation with the integration of near-mine data with mine operations.
• Keep all stakeholders informed of work progress, issues, and results including the site General Manager and SVP exploration.
• Define team and individual exploration objectives to contribute to the global exploration and Orla’s objectives.
• Establish and structure a strong, balanced exploration team at the site by attracting, developing, and retaining key exploration team members.
• Assess, continue developing, and reinforcing the South Railroad exploration team through mentorship and training opportunities.
• Ensure optimal and timely application process and permits (government/public/private land access, environmental, water) are in place to execute programs.
• Ensure relations with communities and all stakeholders are maintained and developed.
• Coordinate with site H&S to identify and correct any hazards that could lead to an accident or incident.
• Identify, review, assess, and highlight corporate development opportunities which may present growth opportunities for Orla Mining.

Skills and Experience:
• Qualified person as defined by Canadian Instrument 43-101 (Certified Professional Geologist with AIPG or Registered Member with SME) preferred. At least 5 years in Exploration Manager roles within the Mining Industry.
• Exploration experience in various regions of Nevada / Western United States.
• Ability to collaborate within a local leadership team and corporate team.
• Extensive practical experience planning and managing large exploration programs with multiple drill rigs and managing site-specific safety protocols and emergency response plans for drilling programs.
• 10 years of experience working with, overseeing, and managing exploration teams.
• 10 years of exploration experience for Carlin-type, epithermal gold-silver, and other types of deposits.
• Range of practical experience from early (greenfields) to advanced exploration.
• Near-Mine and Regional Exploration experience.
• Good knowledge of QAQC principles including implementation and data assessment.
• Proficiency in using exploration and mining software.
• GIS and 3D modeling skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and team-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, walk over uneven ground over long distances and perform work in variable temperatures out of doors.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.