Regional Trainer

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.

If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you'll feel right at home with us.

Responsible for professional and consistent Contractor, Distributor and Installer training of all GF fusion and solvent welded products, in addition to supporting video and content creation for e-learning initiatives. The Regional trainer will work closely with all Piping System ASM's in the West Sales Region to schedule timely contractor, distributor and end user training sessions consistent with established Georg Fischer Piping Systems protocols. The Regional Trainer will be responsive to short notice requests but will ideally try to schedule 2-3 weeks in advance to minimize travel costs. The Regional Trainer will coordinate with all Piping Systems ASM's to consolidate trainings as best possible.

This employee exercises discretion and independent judgement in the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to management policies or to the general business operations of the Company or customers. The Regional Trainer will work independently but report activities and concerns to the Technical Training Director.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Schedule contractor, distributor and end user training sessions.
• Prepare monthly reports outlining training session conducted, including products trained on, participants, challenges, etc.
• Organized and maintains logs of personnel trained and assures that current badges and credentials are maintained.
• Testing of all trained personnel, including Contractors, Installers, Distributors, etc. Testing protocol will follow established procedures and policies and upon successful completion of post-training testing, laminated badges will be mailed to trained personnel.
• Maintain and grow customer contacts as established by Area Sales Managers and other GF Personnel.
• Proactively seek additional sales opportunities while on the job site.
• Work with Product Managers to optimize training programs
• Work closely with Fusion Machine Coordinator to ensure the required machines are present at training sessions and offer modification ideas as required.
• Maintain Level III certification on all GF fusion machines, or highest training level possible so that field repairs may be conducted as needed.
• Monitor competitive activity and report finding to RSD and affected Product Manager.
• Recommend product enhancements or changes based upon market feedback and increase sales potential.
• Coordinate activities with Sales Channel representatives (agents, systems integrators, etc).
• Work closely with associates on the sales team covering the site where training will be conducted.
• Completes work accurately and on time manage travel in a cost-effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in skilled trades, or training associated with the installation of plastic piping systems (Solvent welding, and fusion jointing).
• Team leadership or management experience a plus
• Professional presentation skills in varied settings (classroom, construction trailer, hands-on)
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills required, multiple languages a plus.
• Proficient personal computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office a plus.
• Passing of Company post-employment physical as well as controlled substance testing and background and security checks, as required.
• In-depth knowledge of Company products and services offered, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Abilities

• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information.
• Acts as Company representative at other company locations, or at other companies.
• Presents a professional appearance as well as presents a professional attitude with customers, distributors, vendors and other company personnel.
• Presents professional communication skills – verbal, written, e-mails.

Working Conditions

• Remote position.
• Up to 40% of domestic travel required.

Contact Person
Janet Gonzalez Human Resources Director

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