Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry including rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading, and hauling and materials handling.

The Operator Trainer- Surface Equipment will assist in driving cost efficiencies and capital profit through good leadership, strong customer relations and best practices in Safety, Health, and Environment effectiveness. As part of the technical team, this position will be responsible in presenting training to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide OEM Technical Support to customers through the establishment of effective management systems
• Manage effective cost budget through initiating cost reduction measures whilst maintaining quality and environmentally safe and healthy practices.
• Take personal responsibility for Environment, Health & Safety, and duty of care.
• Manage all customer and stakeholder relationship with respect to drill and blast hole operations.
• Ensure continuous improvement initiatives to promote Sandvik’s business image and related product and service offering.
• Ensure the personal and career development of subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with all Sandvik Policies & Procedures.
• Develop appropriate training, learning and development programs to ensure that the identified business needs are met.
• Maintain established training facilities and manage curriculum in accordance with Sandvik standards.
• Develop annual training plans in accordance with the business strategy.
• Develop and provide a framework procedures, support, and guidance for accurate evaluation of training effectiveness.
• Identify, engage, and manage appropriate third-party training providers.

Qualification

• Degree Qualified Engineer or good trade background with relevant equipment technical and managerial experience.
• Trainer assessor course role or five (5) years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong business sense and EHS focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and people management skills are essential.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and other MS office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations for extended period of times is essential.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary and provide guidance to members of the team.
• Experience in operating, maintaining blast holes and reverse circulation drills.
• Acquired knowledge in rock tools and drilling operations in both surface and underground.
• Ability to communicate in French will be an added advantage
• Possess required MINCOM certification
• Possess relevant Ghanaian driver’s license

Reporting Relationship

Technical & Training Manager

Application

For immediate consideration, please apply to the Operator Trainer- Surface Equipment position on or before 31st March 2023 on the Sandvik intranet, Job ID: R0052030.

We thank you for your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.