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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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.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 5,800 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.

Join Our Team

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.

Trainer – Subject Matter Training & Development

Location: Roanoke Virginia

Department: Human Resources

Position Summary

Virginia Transformer Corp., the largest U.S.-owned manufacturer of power transformers in North America, is seeking a Trainer – Subject Matter Training & Development to support employee learning, operational excellence, and workforce development initiatives across the organization.

This role will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering subject matter training programs for employees across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and corporate functions. The Trainer will work closely with department leaders and subject matter experts to ensure training content supports operational performance, safety, quality, and employee development objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and facilitation skills, experience developing training materials, and the ability to effectively engage employees in a manufacturing and industrial environment.

This position reports directly to the AVP of Human Resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and deliver subject matter training materials and programs across the organization
• Create presentations, manuals, job aids, assessments, and supporting instructional content
• Facilitate classroom, virtual, and hands-on training sessions for employees and leadership teams
• Partner with operations, engineering, manufacturing, and HR leadership to identify training needs and development opportunities
• Support onboarding, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain training records, participation tracking, and training documentation
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend enhancements to programs and learning materials
• Assist with development of standardized training processes and workforce development strategies
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous learning
• Support organizational initiatives related to leadership development, technical training, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate degree required
• Minimum 15 years of total exempt-level professional work experience required
• Minimum 3 years of continuous full-time experience developing and delivering training programs and materials
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Experience creating structured training content and instructional documentation
• Ability to work effectively across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and corporate teams
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or heavy industrial environments preferred
• Experience supporting technical workforce development initiatives preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the AVP of Human Resources