Trainer & Assessor, Heavy Equipment Repair

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:

Overall Job Purpose:

To train, assess and where necessary offer support to learners engaged in heavy equipment repair (HER) training. The role will also develop course delivery material and ensure compliance with awarding body standards.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Developing of role specific training paths.
• Developing training materials in accordance with FQM standards.
• Conduct training needs analysis to ascertain the viability of the training event.
• Scheduling training events in INX as requested by the client.
• Conduct field, classroom and e-learning training.
• Manage trainees that have reported for training.
• Conduct theory and practical assessments in line with the assessment guideline.
• Carry out assessments and ensure issuance of relevant certifications.
• Conducting training needs assessment.
• Manage both physical and electronic training records.
• Implement training and assessment schedules.
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment under trainers’ supervision.
• Conducting planned task observations (PTOs).
• Ensuring training objectives are met.
• Ensuring safety and environmental incidents are reported promptly.
• Submit daily activity training reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Expected Deliverables  from this job:

• Ensure that the open pit mine site is always safe from a groundwater perspective, and effectively assist in the management of the groundwater resources to ensure efficient dewatering and water quality monitoring.

Behavioural Traits:

• Must have a thorough methodical approach to routine tasks and problem solving.
• Must be willing to work with and assimilate experience from colleagues from a variety of skills and national backgrounds.
• Must have strong team ethic and communication abilities.
• Ability or willingness to undertake occasional shift work when necessary.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be highly detail-oriented.
• Must have a clean criminal record.

Key Job Attributes:

• Excellent attitude.
• Initiative.
• Detail oriented.
• Team player.
• Able to multitask.
• Able to explain technical concepts to nontechnical employees.
• Commitment to meeting objectives.
• Proactive approach.
• Able to work under minimum supervision.
• Must be smart and driven.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong drive to contribute to copper production.
• Commitment to SHE performance.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Be diligent and thorough in approach.

Experience required to perform in this job:

• At least 5 years’ work experience in mechanical fitting.
• Mining industry experience preferred.
• At least 2 years as a trainer & assessor.

Qualifications:

• Full grade twelve (G12) school certificate.
• Advanced certificate in heavy equipment repair engineering, degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of diploma in technical teaching/teaching methodology or equivalent.
• Valid SADC manual class B driver’s licence.
• TEVETA registered training professional is an added advantage.
• Valid first aid certificate.