Field Trainer Specialist (Underground)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are looking for a Field Trainer Specialist (Underground) to support the development of operational capability across our EMEA operations through practical, field-based training and coaching.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced underground mining professional who can use their operational knowledge and field experience to develop the capability of others. You will work closely with operators (including customer operators), supervisors, operational leaders and local trainers, providing practical coaching in the safe and effective operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of critical equipment.

Working across different countries and operational environments, you will help identify capability gaps, strengthen operational competencies and share good practices across Orica sites using approved training materials and strategy.

This position can be based in Lisbon, Madrid, Johannesburg, Birchwood or another major Orica location within EMEA.

What you will be doing

• Deliver theoretical and practical, field-based operational training and coaching to personnel across Orica's EMEA operations.
• Provide hands-on instruction and coaching in underground operational environments, supporting personnel in developing safe, effective and consistent operating practices.
• Train and coach operators in the safe and effective use of MCU and other relevant underground equipment, including equipment operation, charging, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support training and capability development involving MCUs, pumps and other critical operational equipment where required by site and business needs.
• Provide direct coaching in the field and support Validation of Competencies and other relevant capability processes to help ensure that improvements are embedded and sustained.
• Work with operational leaders and local trainers to identify capability gaps and determine where practical training and coaching support is required.
• Provide regional field support across EMEA, adapting coaching and training approaches to different sites, countries and levels of operational capability.
• Act as a regional operational capability resource, sharing practical experience, lessons learned and good operating practices across sites and countries.
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership in the field and reinforce safe operating practices through major hazard management, coaching, practical instruction and personal example.
• Identify and support local trainers and operational teams in building sustainable capability and consistent ways of working.
• Maintain appropriate training and competency documentation and provide clear reporting on training activities, capability gaps and progress.
• Contribute to regional capability-development initiatives and the continuous improvement of operational training practices across EMEA.

What you will bring

• Strong hands-on underground mining operational experience, with the practical knowledge and credibility to train and coach operational personnel.
• Experience operating and maintaining MCU or comparable underground operational equipment.
• Good practical understanding of underground charging processes within explosives operations.
• Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in an operational environment.
• Demonstrated maturity and a strong approach to safety leadership, with the ability to reinforce safe practices through personal example and field coaching.
• Experience as an underground Team Leader, Supervisor or experienced senior operational operator will be highly regarded.
• The ability to coach, communicate and influence operational personnel, translating technical and operational knowledge into practical learning.
• Training, coaching or competency-development experience will be advantageous.
• Experience across surface or open-pit mining operations (e.g. MMU), in addition to underground experience, will be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills in English, together with the ability to produce reports and communicate operational information using tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Additional language skills relevant to the EMEA region, particularly French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian, will be valued.
• The adaptability to work effectively across different countries, operating environments and cultures.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across EMEA, up to approximately 50% of the time, including periods of several weeks away from your home location.
• The right to work in the proposed employment location. Visa or relocation sponsorship are not available.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

A criminal record check will be required if you are offered this position. While we welcome applications from candidates with criminal records, certain convictions may automatically disqualify you due to licensing, security, or safety requirements. We encourage you to review our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy available on request, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your circumstances.