Virginia Transformer Corp · 1 day ago
Maintenance Project Manager
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and they are seeking a Maintenance Manager – Reliability & Critical Systems. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability and operational uptime within a 24/7 manufacturing environment, leading preventive and predictive maintenance efforts, and managing critical plant equipment and systems.
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Hiring Manager
Kyle Vorst, SPHR
Responsibilities
Own maintenance reliability and uptime for the Roanoke manufacturing facility, ensuring continuous operation of critical equipment and systems
Identify and eliminate single points of failure across plant equipment and infrastructure through redundancy planning, spare parts strategy, and standardized maintenance practices
Oversee maintenance of critical assets including vacuum pumps, motors, heaters, winding machines, cranes, control systems, and supporting mechanical and electrical infrastructure
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life
Manage plant power reliability, including generators and backup power systems, ensuring readiness for peak demand periods and unexpected outages
Ensure integrity and reliability of electrical, mechanical, and control systems through routine inspections, testing, and documented procedures
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and skilled trades, providing hands-on technical guidance when needed
Conduct regular plant walkthroughs and reliability assessments to proactively identify risks related to wear, vibration, alignment, structural integrity, and aging assets
Oversee condition monitoring programs such as vibration analysis for motors and rotating equipment
Ensure availability, functionality, and backup readiness of HMI screens, PLCs, and other control systems, driving standardization and documentation
Establish clear troubleshooting, escalation, and rapid-response protocols for equipment failures or unplanned outages
Drive training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen maintenance capability, technical depth, and consistency across the facility
Track and report key maintenance and reliability metrics (e.g., downtime, PM compliance, MTBF, MTTR) to plant and operations leadership
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or other high-reliability operational environments
Strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment, including motors, vacuum systems, power generation, cranes, and automated manufacturing systems
Proven experience building and leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate operational risk and single points of failure in complex facilities
Hands-on leadership style with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Prabhat Jain
Chief Executive Officer
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