Specialist Training, Fixed Plant Mechanical Maintenance

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:

Purpose

Responsible for identifying staff training development needs and for planning, organizing, and conducting appropriate training and assessments for engineering and operational employees across the site to achieve maximum competence, maintain, and improve the efficiency of Mechanical maintenance and operations.

Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment, and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. An individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty satisfactorily, including:

Liaise with relevant sections within the engineering department to determine mechanical training and development needs in line with KMP’s short- and long-term operational needs
Liaise with the planning section to determine training needs related to machine breakdowns and defects.
Review and determine the needs and competence levels of employees.
Consolidate a Mechanical technical training plan to meet all operational and maintenance needs and deliver training to bridge gaps in employees’ skills and knowledge.
Develop mechanical training packages (both theory and practical) according to identified training needs and maintain them to acceptable standards.
Updating existing Mechanical training packages
Select appropriate training methods or activities for implementation.
Liaise with trainees’ supervisors on training schedules and ensure timely delivery of training.
Assess/evaluate instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on learners’ skills and KPIs through Planned Tasks Observations
Carry out training needs identification during breakdowns, shutdowns, and planned maintenance jobs to formulate training programs to close the gap (lacking skills and knowledge) in employees
Maintain and manage training records and training matrices for all trainees in the approved Training/Learning management system
Develop and maintain productive relations and effective communication with stakeholders to establish training needs and report on training progress.
Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures
Ensure that company procedures and safety regulations are reinforced to minimize accidents and optimize production.
Maintaining an appropriate reporting schedule as determined by the Senior Specialist, Technical
Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the supervisor in line with effective operations of the Training Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Technician or Technology Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Technical Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Teaching Methodology from a recognized institution.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ Mechanical work experience in the Mining Industry
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Training and Development field, preferably in a Mining environment.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

High level of communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
Good ability to interact with team members and trainees effectively
Good ability to report and interact with senior maintenance and operations leadership effectively
Ability to identify and suggest changes to maintenance and operational practices
Good at implementing changes in training practice
Systematic monitoring and assessment skills

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Standby and overtime where required
Work effectively with minimum supervision
Working at heights
Exposure to dust, heat, noise and chemicals
Skilled user of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).