- To guarantee cost effective competency-based training programs are delivered to Mining Operations / Equipment Operators and to develop the required skills and values. It involves scheduling of classes, on-the-job training and assessment to provide trained and skilled workforce for the mining operations which includes the implementation and monitoring of the local work force.
In This Role You Will:
Compliance
Comply with all Newmont Occupational Health and Safety requirements as well as those required under relevant Ghana legislation.
Certify complete recording policies and procedures are maintained.
Needs Analysis
Contribute towards identifying the training needs for the mining workforce.
Support
Support with the approved company mobile equipment licensing system.
Travel to and support other Newmont sites if required.
Training and Assessment
- Conduct immersive / simulator training programs.
- Conduct mobile equipment operations training programs.
- Conduct driver / live vehicle licensing and permitting programs.
- Develop training packages.
- Train the national workforce to Newmont Standards.
- Train Mining standard operating procedures to mining staff.
- Assess operators through various stages of competency for competency progression.
- Assess and evaluate in support of operator recruitment.
Your Trainings, Skills and Experience:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- Diploma or Degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering.
- Workplace Trainer / Assessor Certification.
- Mincom Trainer Certificate
- Driver Instructor and Assessor Certificate – added advantage.
Additional Knowledge:
Knowledge of Ghana Occupational Health and Safety laws.
Experience:
Between 5 to 7 years’ experience operating heavy mobile equipment in open pit mining operations.
Experience with competency-based training, on and off job.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to plan and deliver process training activities.
- Coaching skills.
- Strong training facilitation and presentation skills.
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office suite software such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Behavioural Attributes:
- Professional.
- Respect.
- Assertiveness.
- Influential.
- Reliable.
- Independent.
- Initiative.
- Results driven.
- Accurate.
Working Conditions
- The position is located at the Akyem mine site.
- Travel on a regular basis is the norm.
