Blasting Trainer (East Tennessee Mines)

Crucible ETN is a growth-oriented metals manufacturing company focused on producing high-quality zinc products through safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible processes. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of our people and resources. Our team-driven culture emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration while investing in innovation and employee development. At Crucible ETN, employees play a vital role in supporting reliable operations and delivering value to our customers and communities. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Assess and sign-off employees according to the training plan 

• Conduct new hire training classes and Annual Refresher Training as needed 

• Deliver site specific training at all sites at Crucible ETN

• Assist the Training Supervisor in developing and implementing new training policies and procedures  

• Work with the Training Officers to align underground and simulator training 

• Assist in achieving the training plan through effectively and efficiently ensuring training of mining personnel in relation to the equipment and knowledge required; modifying and improving the training as required by production needs 

• Assist with performance management of trainees and production teams by notifying relevant supervisors when coaching of substandard performance occurs 

• Ensure performance of trainees is reported to supervision in a timely manner to ensure correct development decisions are made 

• Provides technical safety and health support and information to mining, maintenance and operations 

• Identify company safety training needs and develop and coordinate safety training programs in conjunction with the Training Supervisor 

• Continuously improve the skills/knowledge of mining personnel to optimize ore extraction to specification 

• High-level of responsiveness into assisting miners to quickly resolve operational training or method problems 

• Provide follow up evaluations on newly signed off operators to ensure that operation is being done properly 

• Assists as necessary in the implementation of a risk management program and preparation of reports 

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal blasting regulations and standards.  

• Any other duties as necessary.