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Date Posted: Friday, August 16 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose:
The Crushing Technical Coach Fixed Plant, will coach and develop FQM Trident Process Plant Artisans; enhancing their technical skills and on the job behaviours to achieve a culture of high quality work and efficiency in the department. The coach will provide a mix of ‘on the job’ coaching and support to Artisans, and design and delivery of more formal coaching modules as required. This role requires the delivery of a continuous assessment processes to enable identification of Artisans development areas. The coach will need to work with the Coordinator and Training Department to ‘pull’ the necessary training to address development needs. The coach will lead with a People First mindset and raise learner’s aspirations through their passion for the subject and method of interaction.

Specific Job Responsibilities:
• The incumbent will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
• Deliver coaching and identify training according to the needs in the Electrical sections of the engineering department. ‘On the job’ coaching will be a primary method used in the department along with more formal coaching modules supported in collaboration with Trident Training department.
• Ability to role model good practice and create a continuous learning environment; through the use of coaching methodologies and various instructional techniques identified via training needs assessments or observations.
• Use effective listening, assertiveness and questioning to support learners to engage with their learning plans and with assessment criteria and processes
• Champion quality and provide visible leadership ‘on-the-floor’ in FQM operations.
• Use assessments and observations to identify skill gaps; create and deliver suitable interventions to address these gaps and then follow up to assess the impact.
• Identify high potential Artisans with the ability and aspiration to progress to more senior roles and support their development.
• Design and complete assessments against the FQM Proficiency Framework. Occasionally act as an independent assessor for other FQM operations within Zambia.
• Adhere to and champion safe working procedures and practices for all work areas.
• Record interventions, actions assigned and progress using the learning management tools provided by the company.
• Frequently evaluate and report on the impact and effectiveness of the ongoing initiatives; make improvements as needed.
• Prepare supporting material for the delivery of coaching and training.
• Recognize and celebrate achievements and success in the team; provide candid feedback, engage at all levels and lead with a People First mindset.
• Observe and provide coaching and feedback to Senior Supervisors/Coordinators and Supervisors on opportunities to improve their supervisory skills. Create a coaching culture across the organization and upskill others in coaching methodologies.
• Collaborate with training department to define training needs based on assessments completed.
Key Job Attributes:
• A passion for coaching and development – this role requires individuals with deep technical knowledge of electrical mining process plant equipment with the ability to transfer that knowledge through on the job coaching and mentoring.
• Able to deliver with professionalism, honesty and integrity; and be seen as fair at all times.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills – great listening and questioning skills and able to engage and inspire people on a topic.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a non-complicated way.
• Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to reach or exceed assigned goals – strong desire to make a difference.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision; and drive to deliver in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
• Be resilient and adaptable when dealing with challenge and change, maintaining focus and self-control.

Experience required to perform in this job:
• Desirable coaching experience (or coaching certification) in upskilling a workforce and/or deployment and execution of a coaching program within an organization.
• A minimum of 8 – 10 years’ maintenance experience in fixed plant electrical maintenance within process plant operations.
• Knowledge of; Electrical Safety in process mining environment, Variable Speed Drives, MV/LV switchgear, transformers, transmission power lines, HVAC systems.
• Preferred experience with Siemens, ABB, Danfoss LV drives.
• Preferred experience with Schneider and Siemens MV drives.
• Preferred experience with Overhead power transmission lines, overhead switching.
• Preferred experience with protection relays (Siemens & Schneider), auto reclosers (Schneider), VCB’s.
• Preferred experience cable jointing and terminations up to 33kV.
• Preferred experience working with OEM of electrical equipment.
• Experience with standard maintenance reliability processes – five whys, FMECA etc.
• Experience with the use of computerized maintenance management systems – Pronto preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years at supervisory level will be an added advantage.
• Solid computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs.

Qualifications:
• Full grade twelve (G12) school certificate.
• Minimum of diploma in Electrical Engineering or trade equivalent.
• A degree in the relevant field of study will be an added advantage.
• Ability to obtain EIZ certification.
• Valid Zambian or International Driver’s License.
• Solid computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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