Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to Train heavy-duty mechanics (HDMs) to be fully competent in all tasks and sub tasks required by a Tasiast HDM. The instruction takes place in classrooms and training workshops and the competencies are verified through equipment and component service and repair conducted on-the-job. Develop instruction and test material to support Tasiast HDM programs, following curricula development procedures. Where appropriate, counsel and coach individual learners. Meet or exceed Tasiast/Kinross Safety, health, and environmental standards . Contribute as a member of a large team of educational professionals, at all times demonstrating those behaviors that fully support Training and Development Department (T&D) values, as well as Kinross Gold Corporation and Tasiast Mauritania policies and procedures
Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties
Other duties as required
The key challenges in this position include:
Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements
The purpose of this role is to Train heavy-duty mechanics (HDMs) to be fully competent in all tasks and sub tasks required by a Tasiast HDM. The instruction takes place in classrooms and training workshops and the competencies are verified through equipment and component service and repair conducted on-the-job. Develop instruction and test material to support Tasiast HDM programs, following curricula development procedures. Where appropriate, counsel and coach individual learners. Meet or exceed Tasiast/Kinross Safety, health, and environmental standards . Contribute as a member of a large team of educational professionals, at all times demonstrating those behaviors that fully support Training and Development Department (T&D) values, as well as Kinross Gold Corporation and Tasiast Mauritania policies and procedures
Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties
- Demonstrate behaviors that match T&D values, follow and apply Tasiast Health/Safety/Environmental policies and procedures, in order to be a role model for development program participants.
- Demonstrate competence in the principles and application of competency based learning, so that development programs delivered and assessed meet T&D standards.
- Professionally design and deliver/facilitate Heavy Duty Mechanic (HDM) training to meet T&D customer development needs and quality standards.
- Lead others in setting up training workshops and classrooms which meet Tasiast requirements and which will support both training and production.
- Understand and competently apply professionally accepted principles of adult learning so that learners are given maximum opportunity to develop job competence.
- Assist in the creation competency based assessment tools, professionally conduct on and off the job competency HDM assessments to ensure assessment standards are met.
- Assist in scheduling and communicating learning programs, follow schedules to ensure that programs are delivered as planned.
- Accurately record and report participant learning and assessment results so that participants' records are consistently kept up to date and recorded in the company learning management system.
- Respond to customer learning and development requirements, provide HDM technical support and advice in order to assist T&D meet/exceed customer expectations.
Other duties as required
The key challenges in this position include:
- Consistently delivering learning and assessment activities that truly achieve the specific learning outcomes for job competencies.
- Establishing professional HDM quality and quantity standards, which meet Tasiast' s present and future skill requirements.
- Managing learning situations that vary from "one on one" coaching to group delivery, and teaching others to operate in similar environments.
- Establishing a workplace culture in which safety is completely integrated.
- Sensitively and professionally work with learners from a wide range of cultures
Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 10 years' experience in maintaining mining heavy equipment
- Must speaks French, Arabic and English are a plus
- Completion of a program in instruction technology and course development
- In addition specialized programs, which lead to proficiencies in: Analytical Thinking, Concern for Safety & Environment, Customer Success Orientation, Cultural Sensitivity, and Team Leadership.
- Able to work safely in a mining environment subject to loud noise, vibration, dust and diesel exhaust, heat, and insect and water born health hazards.
- Capable of carrying 15 kilograms for extended distances.
- Capable of sitting and/or standing for extended periods.
- Capable of wearing appropriate safety equipment for long periods.
- Capable of working at heights and in confined places.