Training Manager Field Service

On the heels of achieving 3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding
. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest

U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company
, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Job Title: Training Manager – Field Service

Locations: Roanoke VA

Virginia Transformer Corp. is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Training Manager – Field Service to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs that support our Field Service and Technical Support teams across North America. This role will ensure technicians, commissioning specialists, and customer‑facing technical staff are equipped with the knowledge, safety discipline, and customer‑service skills required to support mission‑critical power infrastructure.

The Training Manager will partner closely with Field Service Leadership, Engineering, Safety, and Sales to build scalable, practical training programs that directly improve technical performance, customer satisfaction, and operational reliability.

• Design and manage comprehensive technical training programs for installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of transformer and power equipment.
• Develop structured curricula covering electrical fundamentals, diagnostics, field safety, customer interaction, and documentation standards.
• Create blended learning paths including classroom, virtual, and hands‑on lab / field simulations.
• Ensure all programs align with company standards, OEM guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct regular assessments of technician skill levels, certification needs, and performance gaps.
• Collaborate with Field Service Managers and Regional Leaders to align training with deployment demands and emerging technologies.
• Use performance data, service reports, and customer feedback to continuously refine programs.

• Lead in‑person and virtual technical training sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations.
• Develop train‑the‑trainer programs to scale knowledge across regions.
• Coordinate external instructors, certification bodies, and technical vendors as needed.

• Ensure all technicians complete required electrical safety, OSHA, lockout/tagout, confined space, arc‑flash, and PPE training.
• Maintain accurate certification and compliance records.
• Partner with EHS and HR to integrate safety culture into all training initiatives.

• Support the development of customer‑facing skills including communication, documentation, and professionalism in mission‑critical environments such as utilities and data centers.
• Build escalation and troubleshooting playbooks to reduce downtime and improve first‑time fix rates.
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