Senior Training Engineer | Ανώτερος/η Μηχανικός Εκπαίδευσης

Hellas Gold is a mining company producing gold, silver, lead, zinc, and in the future copper, headquartered in Athens. Since 2004, it has been responsibly and safely developing and operating the Kassandra Mines in Northeast Halkidiki under the strictest environmental standards. The Kassandra Mines comprise three assets: the Olympias Mine (gold, silver, lead, zinc), the Skouries Project (copper, gold), and the Stratoni–Mavres Petres Mining and Port facilities. Building on a 25-century mining history, Hellas Gold invests in the sustainable development of the Kassandra Mines, supporting economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of local communities through investments exceeding US$3 billion, employment of more than 5,200 people, active support for local suppliers, and significant investment in community initiatives and projects. Since 2012, Hellas Gold has operated as a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with over 30 years of experience in the exploration, development, and operation of mines worldwide. 

We live our values in pursuit of our purpose: to find a better way to do things. We aim to break new ground in all that we do. We do this by creating a positive impact today, and for future generations, through our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and profitably. 

The company offers the opportunity to those who wish to express interest in the position of “Senior Training Engineer | Ανώτερος Μηχανικός Εκπαίδευσης”, for its premises in Chalkidiki. The position will be reported to the Senior Survey Engineer of the Technical Services department in Mavres Petres. 

Main Responsibilities:  

• Develop and maintain the technical training framework, standards, competency models, and guidelines for training design and delivery. 

• Develop, review, and submit the annual training plan for Kassandra Mines to the relevant authorities. 

• Act as the legal representative before the Mining Authorities. 

• Lead, coach, and evaluate Training Engineers, allocating responsibilities and supporting team development. 

• Oversee the development and regular update of technical training programs and materials, ensuring accuracy and quality. 

• Approve critical and safety-related training programs. 

• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, HSE, and other departments to identify operational training needs and competency gaps. 

• Develop and maintain competency matrices and certification schemes, including operator certification. 

• Monitor workforce competency levels and training effectiveness through defined KPIs. 

• Participate in incident investigations to identify training gaps and support corrective actions. 

• Introduce best practices and continuous improvement initiatives in technical training. 

• Support the adoption of digital learning and modern training methods. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering. 

• 8–12 years of proven experience in mining or heavy industry environments, with 3–5 years in training, technical leadership, or similar roles. 

• Strong understanding of mining operations and technical training requirements. 

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development. 

• Experience in training effectiveness evaluation and competency development. 

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning technologies. 

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop teams. 

• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. 

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. 

Our company offers a competitive remuneration package that includes an attractive combination of basic salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for development in a challenging work environment. 

Inclusion and Diversity 

Hellas Gold is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential. 

If you are looking for a global and dynamic environment, please send us your CV.