NGM - Autonomous Training Specialist

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Share purchase program

Job summary

A top mining company is seeking an Autonomous Training Specialist in Elko, Nevada to enhance training programs and drive innovation across the organization. This role requires oversight of team training, stakeholder collaboration, and implementation of competency-based training. The ideal candidate will have at least five years in surface mining, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in surface mining and heavy equipment operation required.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills needed.
• Ability to promote safety and lead by example is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and development of team members.
• Drive the execution of training plans and improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Training and development

Communication

Safety promotion

Time management

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Training professional passionate about staying ahead of evolving technology and industry systems? Join our collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company in an Autonomous Training Specialist role, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of training and drive innovation across the organization!

Our technology division is growing, and we are looking for a Training Specialist. The successful candidate will engage with several key internal and external stakeholders to initiate and support safe responsible mining operations.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring: Independently oversee the training and development of team members, providing guidance, mentorship, and coaching to ensure trainees meet performance expectations with minimal supervision.
• Leadership Application: Apply advanced leadership skills to drive the execution of training plans, mine plans, and improve operational performance, ensuring safe, environmentally sound, and efficient gold production.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate autonomously with key stakeholders across departments to achieve objectives, while maintaining a focus on effective communication and problem-solving.
• Training Development: Design and implement a variety of training methods, including individual training, group instruction, workshops, and demonstrations, tailored to meet organizational needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Candidate must have experience in training and development, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to stay up to date with evolving technology, OEM standards, and industry systems.
• Competency Based Training: Lead the implementation of Competency-Based Training across all NGM properties, ensuring ongoing improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
• Standardization & Collaboration: Assist in standardizing procedures, guidelines, and task observations across the site, working closely with other divisions and NGM representatives.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Schedule and carry out competency assessments, observations, and evaluations to ensure team members meet and exceed job performance standards.
• Training Documentation & Compliance: Manage training records and associated documentation, ensuring compliance with site repository directives and regulatory standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with both internal management systems and local regulations, proactively addressing any regulatory challenges.
• Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Work independently to solve complex problems by collaborating with subject matter experts and developing sustainable solutions for training and operational challenges.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in surface mining and heavy equipment operation with demonstrated leadership ability and success in relevant technical assignment required
• Excellent leadership skills and knowledge of influencing others required
• Experience in training, scheduling and facilitation required
• Effective time management to organize and prioritize a heavy workload in a fast-paced, demanding environment required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to promote and motivate safety behaviors and lead by example required
• Capability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate required
• Proven safe workrecord required
• Demonstrate and maintain good attendance and performance records required
• Demonstrated ability to perform all essential function of this role required
• Thorough knowledge of MSHA, State, and ATF regulations preferred
• MSHA Instructor Certification (blue card) preferred
• Demonstrates ability to analyze and confidently present data in a manner to promote ideas and opportunities to lead improvement preferred
• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Visio) preferred

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.