Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company’s global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In August 2019, Nyrstar’s operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its marketing leading operations worldwide.

THE ROLE
The main purpose of this role is to increase the amount of training delivered and to assess employees to determine their competency as they learn new tasks and operate new/different equipment at Middle Tennessee Mine. They are to engage all departments in development and training objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assess and sign-off employees according to the training plan

• Conduct new hire training classes and Annual Refresher Training as needed

• Deliver site specific training at all sites at Middle Tennessee Mine

• Assist the Training Supervisor in developing and implementing new training policies and procedures

• Work with the Training Officers to align underground and simulator training

• Assist in achieving the training plan through effectively and efficiently ensuring training of mining personnel in relation to the equipment and knowledge required; modifying and improving the training as required by production needs

• Assist with performance management of trainees and production teams by notifying relevant supervisors when coaching of substandard performance occurs

• Ensure performance of trainees is reported to supervision in a timely manner to ensure correct development decisions are made

• Provide technical safety and health support and information to mining, maintenance and operations

• Identify company safety training needs and develop and coordinate safety training programs in conjunction with the Training Supervisor

• Continuously improve the skills/knowledge of mining personnel to optimize ore extraction to specification

• High-level of responsiveness into assisting miners to quickly resolve operational training or method problems

• Provide follow up evaluations on newly signed off operators to ensure that operation is being done properly

• Assist as necessary in the implementation of a risk management program and preparation of reports

• 5 years mining experience in all aspects of underground ore extraction

• Knowledge of MSHA and other relevant Government Regulations regarding safety and health management

• Current MSHA Mine Rescue Training Certification and MSHA Part 48 Training Certification preferred

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work under limited supervision

• Well-developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

• “Team-oriented” approach to the achievement of tasks