Trainer: Mine Operations - Newmont Mining Corporation

Newmont produces metals the world needs – safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

The Accra Hub is Newmont’s corporate office in Ghana, serving as the strategic centre for our operations in West Africa. Located in Ghana’s vibrant capital city, the Accra Hub brings together a diverse range of professionals, including project managers, engineers, finance experts, human resources practitioners, communications experts, and external relations professionals, who support the Ahafo South and Ahafo North mines while collaborating across Newmont’s global network.

The office fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, integrating local expertise with Newmont’s world-class standards. The office fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, integrating local expertise with Newmont’s world-class standards. Working with our Accra team means being part of a mission to responsibly unlock Ghana’s mineral wealth and uplift communities. Joining the Accra Hub offers the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with talented professionals across Newmont’s global network and help shape the future of mining in Ghana.

Your Impact:

• The Drill Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality drilling training programs, assessing trainee competence, and ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• The incumbent will support the development of drilling and other mining personnel through classroom instruction, practical field coaching, and competency assessments.
• The role leverages modern training methodologies and digital learning tools to enhance workforce productivity, improve employee engagement, and promote a safer work environment.

As Part Of Our Team You Will:

• Deliver and facilitate competency-based drilling training through classroom, field, and practical coaching sessions on Sandvik D45KS, DP1500i, DR560 Cubex and CATMD6200.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve training materials, assessment tools and competency frameworks.
• Assess, monitor and support operator competence through evaluations, coaching and development plans.
• Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Analyze training effectiveness and provide reports on competency, performance and training outcomes.
• 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.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across drilling teams.
• Deliver MineStar application training for Drill Operators.
• Support Talent Acquisition with recruitment assessment.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Diploma or Degree in Drilling, Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Workplace Trainer / Assessor Certification.
• Mincom Trainer Certificate.
• Driver Instructor and Assessor Certificate – added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in surface drilling 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 drilling training programs.
• Experience working with diverse crews in a mining environment.

Additional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Ghana Occupational Health and Safety laws.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver process training activities.
• Coaching skills.
• Strong training facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office suite 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 in the Ahafo South mine site.

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