Hoist / Maintenance Electrician

Hoist / Maintenance Electrician

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 the Musselwhite Mine, we are recruiting a Hoist Electrician. This role will be based on-site and will be responsible for providing maintenance, repairs and support for all hoist electrical systems. This role will report to the Electrical Supervisor and will be key to the success of the Mine Operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components and systems related to mine operations, including DC and AC motors, hoist control systems, PLCs, VFDs, and motor starters.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections primarily on hoist-related electrical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mining Regulations, and other relevant electrical codes (e.g., Canadian Electrical Code).
• Perform other Electrical Maintenance tasks as assigned by the Electrical Supervisor.
• Collaborate with engineers, electricians, and other trades personnel to plan and execute maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and electrical schematics.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly to restore safe operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, safety meetings, and training programs.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma as a minimum requirement; post-secondary education preferred.
• Certificate of Qualification – Construction and Maintenance Electrician in the Province of Ontario
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, the M421-00 Electrical Mining Code and CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a heavy industrial, mining experience an asset
• Desktop and CMMS computing literacy required
• Ability to lift, carry and push 50lbs
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• A continuing commitment to safety and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening)

Working Conditions:

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