Technical Competence Development Specialist

Overview

Sandvik Business Area Mining, part of the global Sandvik Group with approximately 41,000 employees worldwide, is a prominent supplier of mining and construction equipment, tools, parts, services, and technical solutions. We are deeply committed to sustainability, ethical business practices, prioritizing safety, environmental stewardship, and fostering honest, respectful relationships. Embracing diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

We are currently seeking a Technical Competence Development Specialist to join our team for the Simandou project based in Ghana. This position entails leading the strategic planning and execution of competency-based training and related development programs across designated sales areas or sites. The role aims to enhance both theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the workforce to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Detect gaps in knowledge and practical skills across the workforce.
• Design and uphold competency frameworks tailored to business and workforce demands.
• Establish and manage a schedule of training and coaching activities targeting identified development areas.
• Arrange necessary knowledge-based training modules for employees at relevant sites.
• Perform technical skills coaching and evaluation on-site.
• Promote and maintain a sustainable coaching culture with consistent methodologies.
• Ensure precision and completeness of all coaching and competence-related documentation.
• Regularly update and disseminate progress reports, including competence matrices and coaching databases.
• Partner with site management to define technical skill targets for each location.
• Effectively transfer knowledge and responsibilities to local counterparts through shadowing practices.
• Assess the success of training programs and iteratively improve content based on evaluations, performance metrics, and feedback.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• At least five years in a related role, demonstrating substantial experience.
• Proven track record in organizing, managing, and driving training initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business principles combined with a keen focus on environment, health, and safety (EHS).
• Expertise in training needs analysis, along with designing and implementing instructional projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, and people management abilities.
• Detail-oriented, experienced in handling training records and preparing accurate reports.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with diligent follow-up practices.
• Competency in Microsoft Office suite, especially spreadsheets.
• Readiness to travel extensively and work in remote environments.
• Team player capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Holder of a valid driver’s license and competent in driving.

Reporting and Application Details

This role reports directly to the Project Manager. Interested candidates are requested to apply promptly. We appreciate all applications but will contact only those selected for interviews.