Technical Competence Development Specialist

About the role

The Technical Competence Development Specialist will lead the strategic planning, development, and implementation of competency‑based training initiatives for the Simandou mining project. This role ensures that both theoretical knowledge and practical skills are effectively developed, measured, and sustained across the sales area and designated sites.

Key responsibilities

• Identify knowledge and skills gaps across the workforce.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks aligned with business needs.
• Create and maintain training and coaching schedules to address identified gaps.
• Schedule and deliver knowledge‑based training for employees on site.
• Conduct, train, and assess technical skills coaching activities on site.
• Implement and sustain a continuous coaching philosophy.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of all coaching and competence‑related records.
• Update and communicate regular progress reports, including competence matrix and coaching activity database.
• Collaborate with site management to set technical skill level targets.
• Transfer activities and knowledge to local counterparts through effective shadowing.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously enhance development programs based on feedback and performance data.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in planning, driving, and coordinating training programs.
• Strong business acumen with a solid Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) focus.
• Experience in training needs analysis, designing, developing, and implementing training projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required skills