Specialist Training, Mineral Processing

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Job description:

Job title:                                          Specialist Training, Mineral Processing

Site:                                                 Kansanshi Mining Plc

Department:                                   Training and Development

Section:                                           KMP Training

Purpose

Responsible for identifying staff training. development needs and for planning, organizing and conducting appropriate training and assessments for concentrator and hydro-metallurgical employees in order to achieve maximum competence, maintain and improve efficiency of Process operations.

Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. An individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duties satisfactorily including:

• Liaise with relevant sections within the processing department to determine technical training and development needs in line with KMP’s short and long term target.
• Review and Determine needs and competence levels of employees
• Consolidate a Process Technical training plan to meet all operational needs and deliver training to bridge gaps in employee’s skills and knowledge.
• Develop training aids and materials according to identified training needs and maintain them to the acceptable standards.
• Updating existing metallurgical operations training packages
• Select appropriate training methods or activities for implementation.
• Liaise with trainee’s supervisors on training schedules and ensure timely delivery of training.
• Assess/evaluate instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on learners’ skills and KPIs through deliberate Planned Tasks Observations
• Maintain training records and training matrices for all trainees in the approved Training system
• Develop and maintain productive relations and effective communication with stakeholders to establish training needs and report on training progress.
• Practices safe work habits and follow general safety procedures
• Understand and identify all relevant plant equipment, process control and emergency systems.
• Ensure that company procedures and safety regulations are re-enforced in order to minimise accidents and optimise production.
• Assist in developing new or reviewing safe operating procedures, safe work instructions and other similar documents as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintaining an appropriate reporting schedule as determined by the Senior Specialist, Technical.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Process Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent
• Technical Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Teaching Methodology from recognized institution.
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of operational experience in a Mineral Processing plant preferable in Copper & Gold Processing Plants is required.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings
• Sound level of literacy and numeracy
• Knowledge of Acid Plant operations is considered as an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Training and Development field preferably in a Mining- Mineral Processing Plant Environment.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• High level of communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Good ability to interact with trainees effectively
• Good ability to report and interact with senior operations leadership effectively
• Ability to identify and suggest changes to operational practices
• Good at implementing changes in training practice
• Systematic monitoring and assessment skills.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standby and overtime where required
• Work effectively with minimum supervision
• Working at heights
• Exposure to dust, heat, noise and chemicals
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

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