Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job Purpose:

To coordinate Drill & Blast Training and Assessment activities, supervising daily Training Tasks, scheduling all Trainings in the Training systems [Intuition INX] and Reporting the progress of all Training activities to the Training Superintendent

Responsibilities or duties

• Assign tasks as scheduled to the Drill & Blast Trainers, supervise daily training tasks and provides all the necessary training tools to help them carry out their duties effectively.
• Coordinate all sectional Training and Assessment activities and ensure that they are being executed in accordance with the KML Training systems and assessment guideline.
• Compile the weekly Training assignment schedule and send to the training superintendent.
• Managing staff rosters in line with company policy.
• Ensure all relevant short term planning is done in line with the company’s training set objectives.
• Direct liaison between the Training Department and other parties including but not limited to Load and Haul, maintenance and on site Contractors on matters relating to Training.
• Developing and maintaining training material and assessments for the relevant disciplines.
• Mentoring Trainers and Assessors to ensure that quality training and assessment is provided.
• Managing any issues arising from trainees attached to the relevant Trainers and discipline within the section
• Conducting training and assessment in the classroom and field as required.
• Ensure that records of all training and development interventions are signed by the relevant individuals and filed in the appropriate training file.
• Providing quality control over written documentation within the training section.
• Maintaining a pro-active approach to all aspects of operational and behavioural safety and encourage teamwork within the department in line with KML company values.
• Schedule Nominated trainings in the system Intuition INX and communicate the dates and duration to the client/end user.
• Communicate with the external training provider and coordinate any external scheduled training.
• Conduct Operational performance review for all Drill & Blast Trainers before the contract due date.
• Coach and mentor Trainers [new and old] on the job in order to improve the effectiveness of training delivery.
• Conduct Training Need Analysis (TNA) and training audits as directed by the Training Superintendent.
• Develop, review and update Learning Materials and Documentation (Manuals, PowerPoint Assessment tools etc.)
• Maintain all Training records (electronically and in hard copies) and coordinate all simulator administrative duties.
• Any other duties as directed by the Training Superintendent or the Training Manager.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Behavioral Traits:

• Must have presentation, coaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to independently coordinate programs
• Must have excellent communication and motivational skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to speak in front of a crowd
• Must be smart and driven
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be dependable
• Must have excellent interpersonal Skills
• Ability to interact with people of different cultures

Operational Requirements:

• Ensure that the person, work environment, work team and resources are hazard free during training.
• Effectively contribute, expertise and support to team issues

Required Experience Education:

• Full Grade twelve certificate
• Diploma in Teaching methodology or Technical Training.
• Drill and Blast Certifications
• Valid Blasting License
• Minimum of a Diploma in Mining Engineering
• Certificate in supervisory/leadership course.
• Certificate in Computer skills (Word, Excel PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Certificates in Surface Mobile equipment [SME] Operations in related field.
• Driver’s License.
• At least 3 years of operational experience and 1-year experience as Trainer/assessor preferably in the mining industry.
• Knowledge with regards the legislation that govern mine safety as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Zambia and other safety statutory provisions.
• Management skills
• Coaching and Facilitation skills
• Supervisory and administration Skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• All qualification must be certified by ZAQA

• Assign tasks as scheduled to the Drill & Blast Trainers, supervise daily training tasks and provides all the necessary training tools to help them carry out their duties effectively.
• Coordinate all sectional Training and Assessment activities and ensure that they are being executed in accordance with the KML Training systems and assessment guideline.
• Compile the weekly Training assignment schedule and send to the training superintendent.
• Managing staff rosters in line with company policy.
• Ensure all relevant short term planning is done in line with the company’s training set objectives.
• Direct liaison between the Training Department and other parties including but not limited to Load and Haul, maintenance and on site Contractors on matters relating to Training.
• Developing and maintaining training material and assessments for the relevant disciplines.
• Mentoring Trainers and Assessors to ensure that quality training and assessment is provided.
• Managing any issues arising from trainees attached to the relevant Trainers and discipline within the section
• Conducting training and assessment in the classroom and field as required.
• Ensure that records of all training and development interventions are signed by the relevant individuals and filed in the appropriate training file.
• Providing quality control over written documentation within the training section.
• Maintaining a pro-active approach to all aspects of operational and behavioural safety and encourage teamwork within the department in line with KML company values.
• Schedule Nominated trainings in the system Intuition INX and communicate the dates and duration to the client/end user.
• Communicate with the external training provider and coordinate any external scheduled training.
• Conduct Operational performance review for all Drill & Blast Trainers before the contract due date.
• Coach and mentor Trainers [new and old] on the job in order to improve the effectiveness of training delivery.
• Conduct Training Need Analysis (TNA) and training audits as directed by the Training Superintendent.
• Develop, review and update Learning Materials and Documentation (Manuals, PowerPoint Assessment tools etc.)
• Maintain all Training records (electronically and in hard copies) and coordinate all simulator administrative duties.
• Any other duties as directed by the Training Superintendent or the Training Manager.

• Presentation skills
• Coaching skills
• Facilitation skills
• Ability to independently coordinate programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to speak in front of a crowd
• Smart and driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Dependable
• Excellent interpersonal Skills
• Ability to interact with people of different cultures
• Management skills
• Supervisory and administration Skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills

• Full Grade twelve certificate
• Diploma in Teaching methodology or Technical Training.
• Drill and Blast Certifications
• Valid Blasting License
• Minimum of a Diploma in Mining Engineering
• Certificate in supervisory/leadership course.
• Certificate in Computer skills (Word, Excel PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Certificates in Surface Mobile equipment [SME] Operations in related field.
• Driver’s License.
• Knowledge with regards the legislation that govern mine safety as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Zambia and other safety statutory provisions.
• All qualification must be certified by ZAQA