Technical Expert, Underground Mining Training Specialist

Provide professional technical expertise, technology transfer and advice.  Deliver competency-based learning and assessment activities to a culturally diverse range of learners in on-the-job and off-the-job situations.  Contribute as a recognized technical expert member of a large team of technical and educational professionals. Assist the General Superintendent in the underground (UG) mine training to create and provide technical training program based on client need to ensure the monthly and annual development and production targets are achieved in a safe, effective, efficient and timely manner. Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrate behaviors that match company values; follow and apply company Safety Standards and policies and procedures; set the right example; be a role model and coach for employees, instructors, and apprentices so that employees and learners are encouraged to always demonstrate the correct behaviors Assist General Superintendent of Mine Training on the planning and implementation of monthly targets, plans and line up (liaise with Underground Operation group) to ensure targets are met in timely manner.  Demonstrate competence in the principles and application of competency-based learning; coach colleagues on Mining Methods, UG equipment, skills and Operations, development programs delivered and assessed meet competency-based development standards. Professionally deliver/facilitate Mining Methods, UG equipment, skills and Operations for on and off the job Competency Based Development in field of expertise; coach colleagues to meet client development needs and quality standards. Demonstrate and apply strong hands-on operational & training related to UG Mining Equipment including but not limited to Load Haul Dump (LHD1700K - 2900XE(CAT),  LOHA-410 (SANDVIK), UG Haul Trucks (AD-30; AD-55/60(CAT), TH315 (Truck Sandvik), Drill DD422i/E, Drill Platinum (DS422i, DL422i/432i), Bolting and Ground Support Equipment, as well as charge ‑ up units and explosives ‑ related equipment UTE Getman A-64 Mobile Charging Unit (MCU)   Develop and coach national apprentices, employees and instructors in the correct technical procedures & techniques for Mining Methods, UG equipment, skills and Operations to assist these learners to achieve the required level of job competence. Actively monitor on and off job development of apprentices /operators, so that their development takes place according to company policies and procedures. Create on and off job competency-based learning materials and assessment tools related to Mining Methods, UG equipment, skills and Operations; coach colleagues so that on job learning programs delivered and assessed, achieve their intended learning outcomes. Work with training and Operation team to develop SOPs related to Mining Methods and Equipment Operations. Respond to client learning and development requirements, provide appropriate technical support and advice to meet/exceed client expectations. Develop, mentor and coach apprentices, operators and instructors to maintain and achieve a high level of individual work performance, to help learners to develop a thorough and practical understanding of what a quality product/service means. Conduct job competency assessments and technical work performance evaluations of apprentices, employees and instructors, to assist learners to achieve the required level of job competence. Provide an expert technical support service to client related to Mining Methods, Underground Equipment, Skills and Operations, to assist clients with problem identification and diagnose challenging technical problems that occur (e.g.: Abutment, wet muck, etc.). The mining methods include but are not limited to; underground mining knowledge, underground mining techniques, underground mining technologies, underground ground support knowledge and understanding as well as underground equipment training. Conduct training and mentoring to increase technology knowledge and exposure