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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment.
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Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a bowl until light and fluffy.
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Add both sugars, salt, and vanilla, and beat until well mixed, about three minutes.
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Stir in eggs, one at a time.
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Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove in a separate bowl.
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Add half of the flour mixture to the butter with the mixer on low speed.
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Once the flour has been incorporated, add the second half. Stir in the oats, pecans, orange zest, and chocolate chips.
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Drop the dough, by the tablespoon, onto the cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
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Remove from the oven and cool the cookies on a rack.
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Store at room temperature in a cookie jar or other airtight container.