Technical Instructor/Facilitator - Mine Operations
About the role
This role focuses on developing learners' skills in safety, compliance, and operations and maintenance tasks through technical training using pre-developed materials and personal expertise.
Responsibilities
- Train learners in safety, compliance, and operations and maintenance tasks through hands-on and classroom settings.
- Evaluate learners according to regulatory and internal standards.
- Assess employees' on-the-job skills to ensure safe and effective application.
- Facilitate hands-on and classroom training to build employee skills and reinforce technical and compliance knowledge.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to align training with workforce needs and escalate unresolved issues.
- Provide technical support to address learning gaps and assist in resolving equipment-related challenges.
- Contribute to the development of competency-based materials and mentor instructional staff.
- Participate in train-the-trainer programs and maintain accurate training records in the LMS.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with 7 years of experience in training or leading teams in a relevant field; OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of directly related work experience.
- Technical competence equivalent to an experienced operator or mechanical tradesperson/journeyman.
- Proven computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office and Windows.
- Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated passion for developing others and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow and apply company policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.
- Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards.
- Recent experience operating production drills, including PV271 and T50 drill platforms.
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training record systems.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Technical competence equivalent to an experienced operator or mechanical tradesperson/journeyman.
- Proven computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office and Windows.
- Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated passion for developing others and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow and apply company policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.
- Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards.
- Recent experience operating production drills, including PV271 and T50 drill platforms.
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training record systems.
Skills
- Technical competence equivalent to an experienced operator or mechanical tradesperson/journeyman.
- Proven computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office and Windows.
- Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills.
- Ability to follow and apply company policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.
- Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards.
- Recent experience operating production drills, including PV271 and T50 drill platforms.
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training record systems.
Benefits
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
Internal progression opportunities
Pay
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $36.50 - $50.00/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.
Schedule
This role is eligible for non-standard schedules, including shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.