Mine Instructor
About The Position
The Mine Instructor plans, delivers, and evaluates operator training in classroom, field, simulator, and on-the-job settings. The position develops and qualifies operators on a range of mine and support equipment, verifies competency, supports regulatory and company-standard compliance, and maintains training and qualification records. The instructor also coaches employees, identifies training gaps, contributes to procedures and operating standards, and supports training on fleet and mine technology. The position is based at Pinto Valley, an open-pit copper mine in central Arizona. Work is split between office and field environments, with approximately 20% office-based work and 80% in operational areas throughout the mine. The role involves routine interaction with operating crews and supervisors, primarily in the field, and exposure to mining equipment, noise, dust, vibration, and changing environmental conditions. The schedule is 7 days on / 7 days off, days and nights.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 10 years of mining operations or related heavy equipment experience.
- Minimum 5 years of instructor, trainer, coach, mentor, or workforce development experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Open-pit copper mining experience.
- Learning Management System experience.
- MineStar, fleet management, or dispatch system experience.
- Train-the-Trainer certification.
- Experience developing structured qualification programs.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, facilitate, and evaluate classroom, field, simulator, and on-the-job training activities.
- Train and qualify operators on haul trucks, drills, loaders, shovels, dozers, graders, water trucks, and support equipment.
- Conduct practical evaluations, observations, ride-alongs, audits, and qualification assessments.
- Support compliance with MSHA requirements, company standards, and site-specific requirements.
- Maintain training records, qualification framework records, training-hours information, and certification documentation.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development recommendations.
- Identify training gaps and implement solutions to improve safety and productivity.
- Assist in developing and reviewing procedures, work instructions, and operating standards.
- Support training on MineStar, dispatch systems, fleet management systems, and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
- Company retirement contribution of 8.5% of salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with immediate vesting.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with a 50% company match.
- Annual short-term incentive bonus of up to 15%.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including telehealth options and supplemental insurance.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Discounted pet, automobile, and home insurance plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
