Specialist Training, Rigging

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Develop & deliver rigging training and continual assessments for all rigging activities across site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training & assessment in rigging.
• Training and assessments on operating overhead cranes and scaffolding.
• Verification of Competence of all employees / contractors mobilising to site to conduct/perform rigging and scaffolding functions.
• Training record keeping/control on the approved Training Management System (INX – InTuition).
• Updating of all training activities and documents in the approved Training Management System (INX – InTuition).
• Develop Training plans and manage objectives/performance.
• Auditing all Departments’ Rigging/Load Shifting Compliance i.e. record keeping, maintenance of rigging equipment etc.
• Assist end-users to identify rigging related gaps and help close out the gaps.
• Conduct training needs analyses and deliver training to bridge gaps in employees’ skills and knowledge.
• Plan, develop and implement courses to meet the training needs of trainees in rigging, overhead crane operating and scaffolding.
• Ensure that company procedures and safety regulations are re-enforced in order to minimise accidents and optimise production.
• Maintain effective communication with clients to establish training needs and report on training progress.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training through on-site deliberate planned observations and coaching where necessary.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably requested of by the supervisor in line with effective operations of the Training Department.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of a Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Rigging from a recognised institution
• Teaching methodology
• MS Office Suite – Excel, PPT, Word
• Facilitation / Presentation / Coaching skills (advantageous)

Experience:

• 5 years rigging experience preferably in the Mining environment
• 5 years plus in Training and Assessing in Resources Industry

Behavioural Traits:

• Proactive
• Results Orientated
• Detail Orientated
• Teamwork
• Service Orientated
• Ability to interact with people of different cultures
• Works with minimum supervision
• Thinking safely
• Upholding quality

Operational Requirements:

• Overtime work when required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-starter with minimum supervision
• Good analytical skills