NGM - Autonomous Training Specialist

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored clinics

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Autonomous Training Specialist to shape and advance our training programs across the organization. You will mentor teams, implement competency-based training, and align with safety and regulatory standards to support safe mine operations.

The role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, development of varied training methods, and continuous improvement to achieve performance goals in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in surface mining with leadership.
• Experience in training, scheduling and facilitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Promote and model safety behaviors and lead by example.
• Knowledge of MSHA, State, and ATF regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop trainees with minimal supervision.
• Lead training plans and drive safe, efficient production.
• Collaborate autonomously with stakeholders across departments.
• Design and implement diverse training methods (workshops, demos).
• Lead Competency-Based Training across all NGM properties.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety promotion

Multi-tasking

Attendance awareness

Education

MSHA Instructor Certification

Surface mining experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position 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.

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