Process Specialist - Equipment Trainer

OceanaGold•Kershaw, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Specialist - Equipment Trainer is responsible for ensuring plant personnel are adequately trained to perform their duties and responsibilities within the process plant. This role involves developing and delivering training programs, managing training records, and supporting safety and operational procedures. The position also assists with the Permit to Work system, cyanide code management, and gas detection equipment. Additionally, the role may involve contractor management, leading incident investigations, and identifying areas for plant improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience and skills related to plant operations, including crushing, grinding, flotation, CIL, elution, and mobile support equipment.
Experience working around mills, conveyors, pumps, and chemicals.
Minimum of 1 year's experience in LOTOTO (Lockout/Tagout/Tryout) and Permit to Work systems in the mining industry (or similar heavy industrial type industry).
Strong safety background.
Good understanding of energy types and isolation procedures.
Ability to demonstrate and promote OGC values at all times: Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork.
Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with others.
Ability to promote high levels of accountability and employee empowerment.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the process.
Act with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems, especially those concerning safety and license to operate.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to developing and promoting talent.
Regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see.
Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the two-week onboarding process for new employees, focusing on plant layout, circuit overviews, equipment, and operator responsibilities, with an emphasis on housekeeping.
Provide task training for equipment used throughout the process plant, including initial training for new employees and refresher training for existing personnel.
Manage equipment training records, both on paper and in the INX system, including 5000-23 forms.
Support the Permit to Work Officer by ensuring Permit to Work systems and procedures are in place and complied with, and providing input on training for maintenance, contractors, and operators.
Develop and maintain the Permit to Work System to minimize impact on production while ensuring safety and environmental controls.
Ensure all plant items and isolation points are adequately identified and isolation registration sheets are available.
Implement and manage the plant cyanide code, including preparing for the triennial audit process.
Manage gas detection equipment, including portable monitors, calibration, preventative maintenance, and records.
Update and manage personnel training records in INX, including 5000-23s.
Act as a representative when dealing with contractors, and coordinate and manage consultants and resources as needed.
Lead ICAMs (Incident Cause Analysis Method) for the processing department with safety.
Help organize and assess the process risk assessment each year for the plant.
Attend trainings/development programs and perform other duties required by the company.
Lead or facilitate training presentations.
Identify areas for plant improvement.
Support confined space safety, procedures, and compliance processes.
Facilitate training sessions for new hires (onboarding) and operational/process teams, delivering relevant safety information, best practices, and procedural updates.