Trainer Mine Operations Training

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Ahafo South is Ghana’s largest gold mine and Newmont’s flagship operation in Africa. Commercial production began in 2006, and the site has produced more than 10 million ounces of gold. Located in Ghana’s Ahafo Region, Ahafo South operates both open-pit and underground mines and continues to grow, with new projects planned to extend production well beyond 2050. The mine plays an important role in the region as a major employer and a long-standing partner to its host communities. With a large and diverse workforce, many of whom come from neighbouring communities, Ahafo South has built a strong Always Safe culture supported by continuous learning, development and operational excellence. Joining Ahafo South offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career at the forefront of Ghana’s mining industry while contributing to an operation that creates lasting value for host communities and showcases Newmont’s commitment to responsible mining on a global stage.

##### Your Impact

- Conduct mine operations training to equip employees with the operational skills and safety knowledge required for efficient and compliant mine operations.

##### As Part of Our Team, You Will:

- Deliver training on mine operations procedures.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve training materials, assessment tools, and competency frameworks.
- Assess, monitor, and support operator competence through evaluations, coaching, and development plans.
- Administer assessments of operational skills.
- Record training sessions and feedback.
- Analyze training effectiveness and provide reports on competency, performance, and training outcomes.
- Deliver hands-on training in mine equipment operation (Truck, Dozer, Shovel, Grader, Loader, Forklift etc.)
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Safety teams to identify and address training needs.
- Use operational performance data and incident trends to enhance training programs and workforce capability.
- Ensure all training activities comply with company, regulatory, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Support Talent Acquisition with recruitment assessment (RPL).
- Deliver MineStar application training for Drill Operators.

##### Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

- Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Workplace Trainer / Assessor Certification.
- Mincom Trainer Certificate / Mining Foreman Certificate of Competency.
- Driver Instructor and Assessor Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

- Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in surface mining operations.
- At least 2 years' experience in training, coaching, mentoring, or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in competency-based training and assessment.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing mining training programs.
- Experience working with diverse crews in a mining environment.

Technical Skills

- Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to plan and deliver training activities.
- Coaching skills.
- Strong training facilitation and presentation skills.
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Social Process Skills:

Self-awareness:

- Understand own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others.
- Adapt their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.

Team process:

- Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving and providing feedback.
- Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving and receiving feedback.

Collaboration:

- Build positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.

##### Your Work Environment

- The position is located at our Ahafo South Mine Site in the Ahafo Region.

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