Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery
Deliver standardized training courses on mining equipment and digital systems relating to:
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Service
- Service inspection
- Installation and commissioning
- Faultfinding and troubleshooting
- Deliver classroom, practical, and field-based technical training programs, for Surface and underground equipment.
- Facilitate product and system safety training for all automation and digital platforms.
- Conduct artisan, technician, and supervisory training on automation systems and machine technologies.
- Ensure training is aligned to OEM standards, mine procedures, and customer operational requirements.
- Develop training schedules, lesson plans, presentations, assessments, and practical exercises.
- Conduct learner assessments and competency evaluations.
- Maintain accurate training records, reports, attendance registers, and competency matrices.
Technical Systems & Platforms
Provide training and technical support on the following systems and technologies:
- Automine systems
- Proximity Detection Systems (PDS)
- SICA platform
- GPS and positioning technologies
- TIM 3D systems
- RMS Remote Monitoring Systems
- I-Sure, Driller’s office software (drill planning systems)
- Trimble technologies
- Mine automation and digital control systems
- Machine networking and communication systems
- Mining machine-to-server integration
- Wireless mine communication infrastructure
- Data acquisition and monitoring systems
- Fleet management and machine telemetry systems
Technical Support Responsibilities
- Assist sites with diagnostics and system performance analysis.
- Support machine connectivity and communication between equipment and Mine servers.
- Assist with software updates, configuration, and system optimization.
- Work closely with OEM technical support teams and mine personnel to resolve technical issues.
Safety Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture at all times.
- Ensure all training activities comply with mine health and safety standards.
- Deliver product safety training related to operation, maintenance, servicing, commissioning, and faultfinding.
- Ensure learners understand safe work procedures and risk controls associated with automation systems and mining equipment.
- Conduct risk assessments prior to practical training activities.
General Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the training department.
- Keep technical knowledge updated with latest mining technologies and automation developments.
- Assist with development of training material and technical documentation.
- Provide feedback regarding equipment performance and training gaps identified on site.
- Liaise with technical departments, and OEM representatives.
- Travel to customer sites as required.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Trade Test in Electrical, Millwright or Instrumentation.
- Minimum 5 years mining equipment experience.
- Exposure to underground or surface mining operations.
Advantageous
- Experience working with automation and digital mining systems.
- Experience in technical training within mining or heavy equipment environment.
- Training/Facilitation qualification.
- OEM certification on automation systems.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
- Mining automation systems
- Machine communication networks
- CAN Bus systems
- PLC systems
- Machine diagnostics and faultfinding
- Remote monitoring technologies
- Digital mining infrastructure
- Networking fundamentals and server integration
- Electrical and electronic systems on mining equipment
Competencies
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Technical troubleshooting ability
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Report writing and documentation
- Ability to work independently
- Customer-focused approach
- Strong safety awareness
- Computer literacy and digital systems proficiency