Sr Technical Instructor/Facilitator - Mine Operations

About the role

This role develops employees' skills in safety compliance and advanced operations through technical training.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex competencies through simulation-based and hands-on training.
• Affirm on-the-job performance using standardized tools.
• Facilitate compliance and technical training in classroom settings.
• Document results in the LMS.
• Mentor instructors and contribute to the development of competency-based materials.
• Participate in train-the-trainer programs and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and ten years of directly related work experience and technical competence equivalent to an experienced operator or journeyman.
• Bachelor’s degree and five years of directly related work experience.
• Proven computer literacy including MS Office and Windows.
• Demonstrated behaviors aligned with technical training values and company policies.
• Skill in analytical thinking.
• Desire and willingness to learn and grow.
• Passion for developing others.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written safety-related instructions in English.
• Master tradesperson certification or license preferred.
• Experience in adult education or corporate training preferred.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.
• Familiarity with MSHA or OSHA safety standards preferred.
• Prior exposure to a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred.
• Familiarity with competency-based training models preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• MSHA Blue Card Certified preferred.
• Recent experience operating production drills, including PV271 and T50 drill platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drilling practices, drilling performance optimization, pre-operational inspections, and troubleshooting common drilling issues.
• Experience operating over-the-road heavy trucks with a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience operating Rotary Track Drills (RTD) in a surface mining environment.
• Proficient in the operation of track dozers.
• Experience operating small loaders and other mobile equipment used in mining and construction environments.
• Previous experience providing on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, or skills verification for equipment operators.
• MSHA instructor experience, task training experience, or workforce development/training experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to employees with varying levels of experience and skill.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training record systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of directly related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Computer literacy including MS Office and Windows.
• Behaviors aligned with technical training values and company policies.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Passion for developing others.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Understanding and applying verbal and written safety-related instructions in English.
• Master tradesperson certification or license.
• Experience in adult education or corporate training.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with MSHA or OSHA safety standards.
• Prior exposure to a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Familiarity with competency-based training models.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• MSHA Blue Card Certified.
• Recent experience operating production drills, including PV271 and T50 drill platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drilling practices, drilling performance optimization, pre-operational inspections, and troubleshooting common drilling issues.
• Experience operating over-the-road heavy trucks with a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience operating Rotary Track Drills (RTD) in a surface mining environment.
• Proficient in the operation of track dozers.
• Experience operating small loaders and other mobile equipment used in mining and construction environments.
• Previous experience providing on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, or skills verification for equipment operators.
• MSHA instructor experience, task training experience, or workforce development/training experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to employees with varying levels of experience and skill.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training record systems.

Skills

• Technical training skills.
• Hands-on training delivery.
• Performance assessment.
• Training facilitation.
• Competency development.
• Equipment troubleshooting.
• Collaborative team management.
• Adult education.
• Corporate training.
• Drilling operations.
• Heavy truck operation.
• Track dozer operation.
• Small loader operation.
• Rotary Track Drill (RTD) operation.
• Pre-operational inspections.
• Drilling performance optimization.
• MSHA or OSHA safety standards.
• Learning Management System (LMS) proficiency.
• Competency-based training models.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• MSHA Blue Card Certification.

Benefits

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $42.00 - 58.00 per hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $42.00 - 58.00 per hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

Schedule

This role is eligible for non-standard schedules, including shift work at a 24/7, 365-day operation.