Mine Operations Trainer

About the role

Newmont's Ahafo South mine, Ghana's largest gold mine, is looking for a Mine Operations Trainer to deliver hands-on training on mine operations procedures and equipment. The position is based at the Ahafo South Mine Site in the Ahafo Region.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver training on mine operations procedures and hands-on equipment operation (truck, dozer, shovel, grader, loader, forklift, etc.).
• Develop, maintain and improve training materials, assessment tools and competency frameworks.
• Assess, monitor and support operator competence through evaluations, coaching and development plans, and administer operational skill assessments.
• Record training sessions and feedback, and analyse training effectiveness with reports on competency, performance and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Safety teams to identify training needs and use performance data and incident trends to improve programmes.
• Ensure training complies with company, regulatory, health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Support Talent Acquisition with recruitment assessment (RPL) and deliver MineStar application training for drill operators.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, including professional registration.
• Workplace Trainer / Assessor certification; Mincom Trainer Certificate or Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency; Driver Instructor and Assessor certificate is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in surface mining operations.
• At least 2 years in training, coaching, mentoring or a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in competency-based training and assessment, and in developing and implementing mining training programmes.
• Experience working with diverse crews in a mining environment.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, planning and facilitation skills.
• Coaching and presentation skills.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Social and team process skills, collaboration and adaptability.