Job Description

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Training Specialist – Drill & Blast to join the versatile Lumwana Learning and Development Team. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Senior Specialist – Drill & Blast, the Training Specialist – Drill & Blast will be responsible for delivering high-quality training, competency assessments, and field coaching for all Drill & Blast (D&B) personnel, including drill rig operators, blast crew, stemming crew, explosive handlers, and charging teams. The role ensures compliance with operational standards, explosives regulations, OEM requirements, and safety procedures. This role directly supports safe blasting operations, productivity improvements, reduction of misfires, drilling accuracy, and overall compliance with the mine’s D&B standards.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Conduct training on blast hole drilling equipment (e.g., rotary drills, DTH drills, top hammer rigs).Deliver training for blast crew activities: charging, priming, wiring, stemming, tie-up methods, and blast set-up.Provide competency-based training for explosive and accessories handling in accordance with regulatory requirements.Facilitate induction, remedial, and refresher training for all D&B personnel.Coach operators on drill pattern interpretation, collaring techniques, drill quality, and equipment care.Conduct practical and theoretical assessments for drillers and blast crew.Maintain accurate competency profiles and training records.Recommend coaching for personnel with skill gaps or poor performance.Ensure assessment practices align with Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and regulatory standards.Reinforce compliance with explosive legislation, shot firing standards, and mine safety procedures.Participate in investigations of incidents, misfires, or quality deviations (e.g., incorrect hole depths, poor tie-ups).Promote safe behaviors in blast zones, exclusion zones, magazine areas and during explosive transport.Support compliance with the mine’s Drill & Blast Management Plan.Monitor drilling quality (deviation, verticality, fragmentation impact, hole cleaning).Coach teams on achieving optimal penetration rates, bit selection, and machine setup.Work with engineers to ensure drill plans, load sheets, and blast instructions are correctly understood and executed.Support strategies to reduce re-drills, misfires, dilution, and poor fragmentation.Maintain complete and accurate training documentation, logbooks, assessment files, and attendance records.Produce weekly and monthly training reports highlighting progress and challenges.Assist in the development and review of SOPs, JHAs, training manuals, and visual aids.Update learning paths and competency scorecards for D&B rolesAnalyse operational data to identify training gaps or improvement opportunities.Recommend improvements to drilling practices, explosive handling, and blasting techniques.Introduce best-practice training models in alignment with OEM and industry standards.

 

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Full Grade 12 School Certificate

Certificate or Diploma in Training & Development or Instructional Techniques.

Assessor/Train-the-Trainer certification.

Valid Blasting License / Shotfirer Certification (strongly preferred).

Light Vehicle license (mandatory).

Drill OEM training certificates (advantage) 

Experience operating drill rigs or working as part of a blast crew

At least 5 years of work experience with Minimum 2 years delivering operational training and Minimum 3 years working in Drill & Blast operations in open-pit or underground mining.

Experience with D&B safety systems, explosives inventory management, and blast planning processes

 

What We Can Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits

The ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

 

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

 

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. 

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

 

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 24th December 2025. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.