Corporate Bolter Trainer

The Corporate Bolter Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs for Bolter Operators across multiple underground mining projects. This role ensures operators achieve and maintain competency in safe, efficient, and productive rock bolting practices while supporting company standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Corporate Bolter Trainer provides hands-on field coaching, classroom instruction, competency assessments, and mentorship to operators of varying skill levels. The position works closely with site management, supervisors, and health and safety teams to improve operational performance, ground support quality, and overall workforce capability across all company operations. This is a remote position that will require travel to site on a regular basis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Training & Development • Develop and deliver standardized bolter operator training programs aligned with company standards and site-specific requirements. • Conduct classroom, practical, and field-based instruction covering all aspects of mechanized bolting operations. • Train new hires and existing employees on bolter equipment, systems, and operating procedures — including split sets, resin bolts, cable bolts, friction bolts, and mesh installation. • Provide coaching and mentorship to operators to improve performance, productivity, and ground support quality. • Develop training materials, presentations, assessments, and competency evaluation tools. • Facilitate new employee orientation, onboarding, and refresher training programs. **Competency Assessment** • Evaluate operator competency through structured practical demonstrations and field observations. • Conduct formal operator assessments and maintain accurate, up-to-date training records. • Identify individual skill gaps and create targeted development plans for operators at all experience levels. • Assess operators against company standards, ground support specifications, and site-specific requirements. • Support initial certification, periodic recertification, and cross-training processes. **Ground Support & Operational Support** • Work with site supervision to improve bolting practices, ground support quality, and operational efficiency. • Promote best practices in pattern bolting, bolt installation quality, torque requirements, resin mixing, and mesh handling. • Assist with the implementation of new equipment, ground support technologies, and updated operating procedures. • Participate in incident investigations involving bolting operations and provide corrective training recommendations. • Analyze bolting performance metrics and key indicators; provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. Safety & Compliance • Promote a strong safety culture at all times and lead by example in all field activities. • Ensure compliance with company policies, site-specific ground control plans, stope design requirements, mine regulations, and applicable provincial or federal legislation. • Deliver training on hazard identification, risk assessment, job hazard analysis, and safe work procedures specific to bolting operations. • Conduct field inspections and safety audits focused on bolting operations and ground support installation. • Support site safety initiatives, ground control management programs, and continuous improvement activities. Administration • Maintain accurate, current training records and competency documentation in company systems. • Prepare regular reports on training activities, operator competency status, and workforce development progress. • Track operator qualifications, certifications, and training compliance requirements across multiple sites. • Collaborate with Human Resources and site management on workforce development plans and succession planning. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** • High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Mining-related trade certification or post-secondary education i…