What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Hygienist position at Orla Mining Ltd?
Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of Mining Safety!
Orla Mining is developing the South Railroad Project, an exciting open-pit mining and gold processing operation. We’re looking for an Industrial Hygienist to lead health protection programs that keep our workforce safe and ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, NIOSH recommendations, and industry best practices.
What You’ll Do
The Industrial Hygienist will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health protection programs to ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance. This role is critical in supporting mining and processing operations by managing exposure monitoring, health risk assessments, and MSHA-compliant programs.
- Develop and implement MSHA-compliant exposure monitoring plans for silica, diesel particulate matter (DPM), noise, welding fumes, heavy metals, and chemical agents.
- Build and manage IH-related programs: silica Written Exposure Control Plan, Noise Control Program, Heat Stress Management, Respiratory Protection Program, and Hazard Communication.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend engineering controls like ventilation, dust suppression, and process enclosures.
- Perform technical studies (silica mapping, noise contour mapping, ventilation assessments) and verify control effectiveness.
- Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment, interpret monitoring results, and ensure compliance with health standards.
- Deliver training and support MSHA Part 48 requirements for health hazard recognition and control strategies.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related field (preferred).
- Experience in mining or heavy industry required.
- Strong knowledge of MSHA regulations, NIOSH guidelines, and exposure monitoring techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to train and engage teams.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Why Join Orla?
- Be part of a major mining project from the ground up.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.
- A culture committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.
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 is 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 also operate 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 sulfide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources. Orla also operates the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history and 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 work 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.
At Orla, we prioritize our people, creating and maintaining a workplace culture of diversity and inclusion where employees are respected, valued, and recognized for their contributions.