Operations Training Manager

1 week ago

Phoenix, AZ, United States Praxair Full time
Summary :

The Trainer & People Competencies Specialist role focuses on developing, qualifying, and continuously improving the capabilities of operations personnel at the Air Separation Gas Plant. This includes designing, delivering, and maintaining training programs to ensure that Production Technicians, Engineers, and Supervisors have the technical expertise, safety mindset, and operational discipline needed for safe, reliable, and compliant plant performance.

In addition to serving as a subject matter expert in air separation processes, plant operations, and customer expectations, this role leads initiatives that enhance workforce competencies, engagement, and career development across the site.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Training & Development:
  • Design, implement, and maintain training programs for production staff, including control room operations, field work, and customer use point activities.
  • Conduct onboarding training for new hires and provide ongoing refresher training for existing employees.
  • Develop structured operator qualification programs, skills matrices, and progression plans.
  • Ensure training materials reflect current best practices, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
Competency Management:
  • Define and maintain competency frameworks for all plant roles (technicians, engineers, supervisors).
  • Assess employee skills and performance against defined competency standards.
  • Identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans in collaboration with plant management.
  • Maintain accurate training and qualification records to support compliance and audits.
Safety & Compliance:
  • Deliver safety, health, and environmental training to promote a strong safety-first culture.
  • Ensure staff are trained in emergency response procedures, process safety, and quality assurance requirements.
  • Support plant audits (internal, regulatory, and customer) by providing training and competency documentation.
Leadership & Culture:
  • Partner with Plant Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers to build a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a mentor and resource for employees seeking technical or career growth.
  • Champion employee engagement initiatives and foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment.


Qualifications:
Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Training & Development, or related discipline; or 5+ years of experience in plant operations with demonstrated training responsibilities.
Technical Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of air separation processes, control systems (DCS/PLC), and industrial gas operations.
  • Experience in designing and delivering technical training programs in an industrial environment.
Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work across all organizational levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred.
Other Requirements:
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Ability to balance technical training with people development.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel for training support across regional facilities.
About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com .

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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