Texas AirSystems · 1 day ago
Director of Training and Development
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expTexas AirSystems has been shaping the HVAC landscape in Texas for over four decades. The Director of Training & Development is a key leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive enterprise-wide technical learning and development strategy. This role ensures consistent technical knowledge and continuous professional growth across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Serve as enterprise leader for training and professional development strategy across technical, operational, leadership, and systems-based learning
Conduct ongoing training needs assessments in partnership with executive leadership, sales, engineering, and operations to identify skill gaps and future capability needs
Establish training KPIs, evaluation methodologies, and ROI measures; analyze outcomes and continuously improve programs
Manage training budgets, external vendors, and learning technology platforms (LMS and related tools)
Design and develop structured, scalable, and measurable training curricula using adult learning principles across instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced formats
Create engaging, dynamic training content that captures attention, simplifies complex technical concepts, and drives application in the field
Develop training programs that clearly articulate why standardized processes matter, particularly in CRM usage, data integrity, pipeline management, and project execution
Identify and develop teaching aids, participant guides, visual tools, demonstrations, and assessments to reinforce learning outcomes
Design and facilitate a standardized onboarding experience that accelerates integration and productivity
Curriculum focus includes: company culture, ethics, core values, organizational structure, HVAC industry overview, business model, standard operating procedures, career development, and engagement
Lead development of comprehensive training for CRM, quoting tools, project management platforms, manufacturer software, and other core systems
Reinforce best practices for data entry, reporting, analytics, forecasting, and compliance through standardized training and reinforcement
Serve as subject matter expert for CRM and sales enablement tools
Lead and expand the intensive “HVAC Fundamentals” technical training program
Design college-level technical curriculum covering thermodynamics, psychometrics, refrigeration cycles, HVAC equipment, system applications, and industry codes
Partner with engineering, sales leadership, and manufacturers to integrate proprietary product training
Deliver technical training to both internal employees and external customers
Personally facilitate complex and high-impact training sessions for large and diverse audiences
Develop and manage a Train-the-Trainer program to equip internal SMEs to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction
Coach and mentor employees and leaders to reinforce training application and performance improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in learning and development, with at least three (3) years in a senior leadership or Director-level role
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering technical training curricula in HVAC, engineering, manufacturing, or construction-related environments
Proven success rolling out enterprise training programs and presenting to large employee populations
Strong working knowledge of the commercial HVAC industry required
Ability to anticipate future capability needs to translate business strategy into learning solutions
Comfortable navigating complexity and driving change across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to simplify processes and create scalable training solutions
Highly engaging facilitator with strong executive presence
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to build trust, influence leaders, and collaborate cross-functionally
Demonstrates integrity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication
Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners
Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress
Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness
Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings
Proficiency with LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and Microsoft Office
Deep understanding of CRM systems and sales enablement technology
Ability to communicate and transfer knowledge in a precise, concise and logical manner
Demonstrates professional facilitation skills and has a professional presence
Office-based with frequent travel to field locations
Ability to stand, walk, and present for extended periods
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Additional degrees in Business, Education, or Human Resources a plus
Company
Texas AirSystems
In business for over 45 years, Texas AirSystems has grown to be recognized as one of the premier partners for commercial HVAC solutions in Texas, boasting over 500 associates across 7 offices that produce creative, innovative solutions for our customers and end-users.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase