Training Specialist – Excavators and Shovels

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Job Description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: TRAINING SPECIALIST – EXCAVATORS & SHOVELSCareer Guides

Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed individual for the position of Training Specialist – Excavators and Shovels to join the versatile Learning and Development team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Coordinator – Apprenticeship & Graduates, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a structured learning pathway that develops mining apprentices and graduates into competent and safety-conscious excavators & shovels techniques.

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Your Duties and Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

Plan and implement structured training programmes for apprentices and graduates on Heavy Mobile Equipment, ensuring alignment with operational and safety standards.
Deliver classroom-based theoretical training on equipment systems, controls, safe operating procedures, traffic management, hazard identification, and emergency response.
Conduct practical, hands-on training on equipment such as haul trucks including pre-start inspections, safe maneuvering, loading and dumping techniques, and shutdown procedures.
Coordinate supervised on-the-job training exposure, ensuring learners operate equipment strictly within their authorized competency and supervision levels.
Assess learner competence through written tests, practical field evaluations, simulator assessments (where applicable), and completion of logbooks.
Maintain accurate training records, operator authorization matrices, certification status, and refresher schedules within the Learning Management System (LMS).
Monitor operator performance and identify skills gaps, recommending refresher training or corrective coaching where necessary.
Integrate incident learnings, near-miss reports, audit findings, and updated procedures into training content to reinforce critical risk controls.
Liaise with Mining Supervisors, Maintenance personnel, Safety Officers, and programme coordinators to ensure training supports operational productivity and compliance.
Ensure all training materials and assessments are aligned with OEM standards, site procedures, and applicable mining regulations.
Perform any other duties assigned by the coordinator.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
Minimum Certificate in Excavator and Shovel operations.
Minimum Certificate in Teaching Methodology from a recognized learning institution.
Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
Experience in working in mining operations.
Planning and good record keeping.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team safely and improve team safety awareness

What We Can Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs through http://jobs.barrick.com/

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.