Zone Training & Development Manager Boart Longyear Drilling Service in French West Africa

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Zone Training & Development Managerwith Boart Longyear Drilling Service in French West Africa.

The Company

Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling services and products to the global resource industry for over 120 years. As a result of the company’s continued growth, an excellent opportunity has become available for suitably qualified candidates to join the Boart Longyear Drilling Service TEAM in French West Africa.

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Training manager, The Zone Training & Development Manager is responsible to develop and monitor implementation of training programs and initiatives for the safety, development, and productivity of employees, with primary focus for field staff.

Specific duties

· Assess training requirements for drillers, driller assistants, and other field staff including field supervision. Consult with employees and local management about training needs.

· Develop and implement training curricula that prepares new and current employees for safe and successful completion of work tasks.

· Identify program improvements, material, vendor and delivery effectiveness.

· Ensure the accuracy and integrity of training records, including identification and development of process/systems improvements

· Liaise with Supervisors to ensure that employees attend training as required.

· Perform on-site observations frequently to assess training effectiveness

· Monitor national and local legislative developments to advise management accordingly

· Follow up on all recommendations from inspections and audits

Remuneration

We offer an industry competitive salary package covered by the Boart Longyear Compensation and Benefit book and the local mining convention agreement.

Exceptional Results

We are focused on delivering exceptional results to our customers and shareholders every day. For Boart Longyear, this necessitates more than consistently delivering on our promises. We strive to achieve exceptional results through flawless execution, an unwavering commitment to our customers and the dedication to finding new and innovative ways to beat the competition.

Selection Criteria

The right person will possess or be working towards the following position requirements

· Responsive to participant feedback to improve content or delivery.

• Passionate about employee development

• Bachelor degree; or diploma in a related field; or appropriate certification

• And/or at least 3 years relevant work experience in EHS, Operations, Training or HR

• Demonstrated business acumen

• Knowledgeable in applicable EHS disciplines, sciences and regulations

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Builds trusted relationships across organization

• Exceptional communication skills: English, French

• Excellent time management skills and strong sense of urgency

• Strong computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Personal abilities:

Team Player; VERY organized (precise with regard to documentation & follow up)

Ability to be flexible

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Eligibility for Application to Transfer for all current Boart Longyear employees

All regular part and full-time employees with twelve (12) months or more of service in their current job and who have acceptable performance are eligible to apply for posted openings.

The Company reserves the right to grant individual exceptions based on business needs and in countries where laws preclude such an eligibility period.

Qualified temporary workers may apply for jobs posted externally and will be given the same opportunity as any other external candidate. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications of the job to be considered, however meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae together with a motivation letter which must specifically address the Selection Criteria/requirements in the order presented above,

Applications should be submitted preferably by email, no later than November 15, 2011, to:

Human Resources

Boart Longyear French West Africa

E-mail: flyblyfwajob@boartlongyear.com