Senior Process Training Officer

Major Duties and responsibilities

• To coordinate process operations and plant specific training programs and activities at Asmara Mining Share Company.
• Establish a solid team, develop training plans for team members and coordinate the development of their skills. Provide a competency-based process training and assessment system in the areas of process plant.

TASK DESCRIPTION EXPANDED TO CORE PERFORMANCE AREA

Health and Safety Management

• Communicate all Health and Safety procedures and protocols to Process department.
• Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every employee under or assigned to his/her supervision.
• Abide by and support others in adhering to safe and efficient practices to prevent damage to equipment, structures and injury.

Training Planning and Analysis

• Contribute to the provision of an appropriately trained and skillful workforce for process operations.
• Develop annual training session plans, as well as associated schedules, in consultation with the process management team to make provision for ongoing and expected training.
• Liaise with process management to conduct training needs analysis investigations to create development plans for all process staff in their current roles.

Training Module Development

• Research, plan, and develop training modules to meet training needs, as per the competencies required; schedule and socialize training sessions.
• Contribute to the conceptualization, development and update of process learning solutions.
• Secure external vendor training, if required.
• Supervise, coach and develop the activities of all process trainees.

Training Execution

• Coordinate and provide cost effective competency-based training and assessment programs to employees to develop required skills and values.
• Conduct both technical and competency-based training for Process Department to enhance operators’ skills to meet equipment availability.
• Support Process Department in the process of recruiting workforce to be appointed into Process Operations roles.
• Coordinate both classroom and on-the-job practical scheduling and arrangement of Process Operations training for both employees and contractors in alignment with approved training session plans.

Training Evaluation and Maintenance

• Confirm that all training and assessment procedures are followed and all competencies; standards and/or regulations met before signing for the issue of certificate and permit.
• Evaluate trainees performance and develop Process Operations trainees to impart the required technical skills and knowledge, in accordance with prescribed curriculum, programs and standards.
• Oversee all training document controls by forwarding updated and changed content for review and approval.
• Support the development of a continuous improvement culture to ensure training and development remains a top priority for improving operations work quality.
• Record training data and oversee the effective storage of such records via electronic and hard copy means.

Profile: Qualifications and Experience

Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents

• Bachelors’ Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Workplace Trainer and Assessor IV

Working Experience – Nature & Length

• Minimum of 6 years’ generalized experience in Process Plant Operations, with previous facilitation experience, of which 2 – 3 years should be in a supervisory and/or coordinating capacity.

Previous training experience in the mining industry is essential.

Technical Skills

• Leadership skill in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Advanced mine equipment simulator skills.
• Strong training needs analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer application skills
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, data and crews.
• Plan, organize and execution skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Behavioral Skills

• Approachable | Assertive | Continuous Learning | Dedicated | Goal Oriented | Influential | Initiative | Leadership | Pro-Active | Reliable | Results Driven | Safety Conscious | Technically Inclined | Organized