Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:
To develop and deliver comprehensive training programs, coaching, and mentoring to operational personnel, enhancing their skills and knowledge in mining operations, safety, and equipment operation.

Specific Job Responsibility
• Training Needs Analysis: Identify training gaps and develop tailored programs to address operational needs.
• Training Delivery: Facilitate on-the-job training, workshops, and classroom sessions for operational personnel.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide one-on-one guidance, support, and feedback to operational personnel.
• Curriculum Development: Design, review, and update training materials, manuals, and procedures.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct assessments, evaluate training effectiveness, and provide feedback.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure training programs align with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety by coaching supervisors to prioritize and enforce safe work practices.
• Ensure supervisors are equipped to conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance with all regulatory and site-specific safety standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and help supervisors learn from and apply corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Work with operations teams, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational objectives. Group Job Code/Level:
• Operational Support:
• Collaborate with supervisors to optimize daily operations, ensuring alignment with production and safety targets.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational challenges and developing practical, efficient solutions.
• Support the implementation of best practices in equipment usage, workforce allocation, and process improvements.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Evaluate supervisor performance through observations, key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Work with supervisors to develop actionable plans for improving team productivity and morale.
• Provide detailed coaching progress, operational improvements, and ongoing challenges to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to training programs.
• Relationship Building:
• Foster strong working relationships with supervisors, operators, and management to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Act as a bridge between frontline supervisors and senior leaders to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.
• Reporting and Feedback: Maintain detailed records of training, evaluations, and operational performance. Provide feedback to supervisors and management regarding personnel development and operational improvements Job Specific Competencies (knowledge/ skills required for job success)
• Availability: Willingness to stand-in for a coordinator/superintend, work flexible hours, including overtime.
• Physical Demands: Ability to work in a mining environment, with exposure to dust, heat, and noise.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of mining processes, equipment, and techniques.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and mentor teams while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.

Key Job Attributes
• Passion for Coaching: Ability to motivate and engage learners.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Adult learning principles
• Training needs analysis

Experience required to perform in this job
• 5+ years of experience in mining operations as a supervisor, with 2+ years in a training or coaching role.
• Understanding of mining regulations, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Drilling and blasting: understating of drilling and blasting with a blasting license is an added advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office, familiar with mining software (e.g., MineSight, Surpac).

Qualifications
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Mining, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Teaching methodology certification, training facilitation certification, or equivalent.
• All certificates must be certified by ZAQA

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor's degree

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