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First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Technical Drilling Equipment Maintenance Trainer

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColón, Colón Province, PanamaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical, technologist, or professional qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience delivering technical training related to drilling equipment.
  • Demonstrated maintenance experience with EPIROC D65, Pit Viper 271 (electric or diesel), and/or Pit Viper 351 equipment.
  • Experience training maintenance technicians, operators, supervisors, or operational personnel.
  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on EPIROC drilling equipment.
  • Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of drilling equipment.
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals and electrical and hydraulic diagrams.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and practices used in mining operations.
  • Proficiency in instructor-led classroom training (ILT) and practical on-the-job training (OJT) methods.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Availability to work an international FIFO rotation and in remote mining environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate technical training programs for maintenance personnel working with EPIROC drilling equipment.
  • Conduct theoretical classroom training (ILT) and practical field training (OJT) on maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis.
  • Assess technical competencies and monitor personnel learning progress.
  • Develop training materials, including manuals, technical guides, presentations, assessments, and learning plans.
  • Provide technical support and mentorship to technicians and maintenance personnel during field activities.
  • Identify knowledge gaps and establish technical development plans to strengthen competencies.
  • Keep training content current with EPIROC OEM recommendations and operational requirements.
  • Ensure all training activities comply with the site's established safety standards.
  • Prepare periodic reports on progress, completion, and effectiveness of training programs.
  • Contribute to developing qualified technical personnel aligned with the organization's operational and maintenance standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • EPIROC OEM certifications related to drilling equipment.
  • Experience in open-pit or large-scale mining.
  • Knowledge of maintenance management systems such as SAP, JDE, Ellipse, or similar systems.
  • Experience developing technical training materials, competency assessments, and training programs.
  • Intermediate technical English for interpreting OEM documentation.
  • Train the Trainer certification.
  • Training & Assessment certification or adult-training methodology certification.
  • Technical certifications related to drilling equipment maintenance and mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems.
  • Experience transferring knowledge and providing training in a Senior Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Drilling Foreman role.

About the Company

First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

First Quantum Minerals operates global copper and nickel mining projects, with gold and cobalt as byproducts. It runs a portfolio of mines and mineral processing plants across four continents, and it employs about 20,000 people. The company uses technical, project management, engineering, construction, and operations expertise to develop and run complex mines and processing facilities, including tailings reprocessing and large-scale operations like Cobre Panama. Its goal is to become one of the world’s top copper producers and to deliver sustained value to employees, investors, and the communities hosting its operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1983

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