Training Superintendent at First Quantum Minerals

Technical Accountabilities

• Design and execute a range of off job and on the job competency based training programs in order to meet Mine Operations’ training and development needs.
• Evaluate competency based assessment outcomes; ensure that all off and on the job programs are professionally conducted and that quality standards are met.
• Ensure all apprentice, trainee, employee and contractor learning and assessment results are accurately recorded so that personnel files are consistently kept up to date.
• Manage the scheduling of all Operations’ training and resources to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong community and government relationships to synergize opportunities that compliment Operations’ training programs and encourage development of local employees.
• Provide timely and reliable reports on training activities to assist in strategic planning and business decision-making processes.
• Evaluate, hire ad manage appropriate contractors to provide training services.
• Coordinate and supervise the operations’ training team.
• Develop and review relevant JSAs (Job Safety Analysis), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and training manuals.

Cost Management & Reporting

• Coordinate inputs for the business unit during the budget preparation process for senior management.
• Provide day to day management of the budget to ensure compliance with budget and forecasts highlighting any variances to management.
• Manage and report on controllable cost drivers such as attendance, overtime, equipment hours, task assignment, work performance and consumable items to meet budget targets.
• Accountable for approval of purchases and expenditure within delegated limits of authority
• Monitor monthly costs and complete monthly accruals for areas of responsibility to ensure the departments’ operating costs are accounted for accurately
• Ensure budgetary constraints are adhered to by minimising wastage without jeopardising the quality of the services provided.
• Manage the costs associated with business management, including tenders and contract. negotiations where required.

Compliance / Quality Control

• Promote and adhere to appropriate internal methodologies, policies, procedures and standards.
• Consistently maintain a high quality of work across all allocated functions.
• Provide input/informed commentary, improvement opportunities and areas of risk to management.
• Control the quality of work output from the department by implementing an ongoing monitoring and audit process to ensure compliance against company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and company standards through training and development of staff and promoting by example.

Safety and Environment

• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental and Social Responsibility awareness.
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety, and environmental and Social Responsibility practices.
• Identify potential hazards and ensure action is appropriately taken.
• Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Raise safety, environmental and Social Responsibility issues at meetings to ensure issues are addressed and resolved quickly
• Coordinate the reporting, treatment and management program of all injuries and implement return to work programmes for any personnel with longer term injuries.
• Ensure the election of safety representatives to the work group as required.

Staff Management

• Provide day to day management acting as a technical reference point and mentor for staff to ensure work outputs are in line with strategic and business plans.
• Monitor performance and develop review plans for all direct reports.
• Conduct formal career development discussions with employees to identify development opportunities and programs that assist with defining future career progression possibilities.
• Organise rosters for direct reports, ensuring adequate supervision for their respective work groups during leave periods.
• Review and implement longer term training initiatives for the unit.
• Promote and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures through consistently demonstrating and encouraging safe work practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Education
  • BS degree with formal qualifications in Training and/or Learning Development (preferred)
  • Formal qualifications in training eg. Certificate in Workplace Assessor and Training or the ability to obtain.
• Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Strong ability to work in a “team” environment;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain self-discipline within a stressful environment;
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in training and / or development in a mining environment.
  • Minimum 5 years’ management experience, including staff supervision, budget management, strategic planning and evaluation.
  • Previous experience implementing a training and / or learning & development system or package.
  • Adherence to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating accountability, integrity and transparency in actions at all times.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety.
  • Demonstrated understanding of risk analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers/contractors.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, remaining on track and compensating for variances.
  • Vision to perceive risks and opportunities with superior decision-making ability to act on these accordingly.
  • Previous experience in senior roles and able to demonstrate management skills.
  • Proven track record of success.
  • Ability to develop solutions in challenging environment.

Safety and Environment

• • Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
  • Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
  • Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
  • Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.

• Team contributor
• Driven for results.
• Planned and organized.
• Quality orientation