Job Description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the worldxe2x80x99s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.DOT Driver Trainer (Full Time) - Edmonton, ABAs the Western Distribution Driver Trainer, the incumbent reports to both the Western Regional Transportation Superintendent and the National Safety & Training Manager. Their main duty is to ensure that all necessary training and coaching are provided for the M&O Western bulk drivers, including managing the driver safety telematics to monitor and coach drivers on their specific driving habits and behaviours.The incumbent is also supporting drivers in various activities such as product handling, quality assurance and safety. The incumbent is also overseeing the activities and training of outside carriers, contractors, brokers and drivers.This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, federal and state regulations for the transportation and handling of Dangerous Goods.The incumbent interacts with logistics, sales, customer service and the Production groups, as well as with the Regional Maintenance Supervisor to support and help resolve operational issues related to transportation.Functions Performed:

• Accountable for providing training in product handling, regulatory affairs, equipment operation, quality assurance and safety for all Linde drivers as well as contractor driver trainer representatives. Ensures that proper training is completed in accordance with applicable policies and regulations and maintains accurate records of training compliance.
• Responsible for the maintenance and updating of all training materials for Linde driver staff under the direction of the Regional Transportation Superintendent and the National Safety & Training Manager.
• Responsible for the administration and application of S&ES training requirements as outlined in the EAM Facility Training Document.
• Conducts annual driver evaluations and provides immediate coaching as well as written performance feedback to the regional manager. Conducts a minimum of 2 job tasks observations (JTOs) per driver annually and at the discretion of the regional manager. JTOs may be both announced and unannounced. Feedback will be provided in terms of an electronic report to the Regional Transportation Superintendent as well as coaching for the driver in question.
• Responsible for holding both group and individual training sessions as required. These sessions will be conducted both within and outside of safety meetings and may include running safety meetings alone.
• Ensures contractors hold regular safety meetings, provides information, materials, and support for these meetings.
• Responsible for aiding drivers, field management and dispatchers twenty-four (24) hours as day, seven days a week, by being available by telephone.
• Provides operational support for various distribution activities and initiatives.

These tasks include but are not limited to:

• Helps resolve any field issues such as near-miss reports, eyes on reports and other safety related issues.
• Support compliance training activities.
• Helps complete site surveys as needed.
• Helps ensure drivers and contractors comply with Lindexe2x80x99s safety policies and procedures.
• Works with production as necessary to resolve driver/loading problems.
• Travels between regions to perform these tasks and accountabilities as required by the regional superintendent.
• Is a member of the Reginal Transportation Emergency Response Team.

QualificationsQualifications:

• Class 1 driverxe2x80x99s license with air brake and manual transmission endorsement.
• Knowledge in the handling of BAG products, hydrogen and CO2 products.
• Proficient with computers and their programs (e.g. PALS, ELD, Lytx, Safety Direct, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point).
• Familiarity with all company policies and procedures.
• Superior abilities to interact with people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capability of preparing and presenting information to individuals and groups.
• Strong aptitude for mediation and employees relations.
• Strong team player.
• Ability and willingness to work on an odd schedule (some nights, some weekends).
• Ability to travel regularly in Canada and the US (overnight and weekends, for up to a week at a time).

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driverxe2x80x99s license and abstract review, reference checks, and employment verification.Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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