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Technical Trainer

Hanley Energy · Ashburn, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Company Profile

Hanley Energy is a multi‑award‑winning innovator and system integrator delivering critical power and energy management solutions globally. With a Global Competency Centre in Stamullen, Co. Meath, and additional facilities in Kingscourt and Dundalk—alongside international offices across the USA, Australia, Germany, the Nordics, and South Africa—Hanley Energy supports a diverse global customer base across the data centre and industrial manufacturing sectors.

About the role

The Technical Trainer plays a key role in supporting Hanley Energy’s global training programme. Reporting to the Technical Training Manager, this role focuses on delivering high‑quality technical and product training, both internally and to external partners, and on developing clear, effective training materials to support consistent learning across regions. The position suits someone who enjoys hands‑on technical work, clear communication, and international travel, and who has an electrical background or commissioning/controls experience combined with a passion for helping others develop their skills.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver technical and product training to employees, service teams, partners, and customers.
  • Facilitate classroom, virtual, and on‑site practical training sessions.
  • Support hands‑on product demonstrations, equipment walk‑throughs, and competency assessments.
  • Provide follow‑up guidance, Q&A, and skills support after training sessions.
  • Lead the preparation of technical and learning assessment/certification documentation.
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to include quality, safety, and environmental requirements in training documentation.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical training meets business needs.
  • Maintain a dashboard of training metrics and records of technical training status for employees and partners.
  • Create and update training materials including manuals, presentations, videos, and practical exercises.
  • Work with subject matter experts (Engineering, Commissioning, Product Management) to ensure content accuracy.
  • Standardise materials across global regions to ensure consistency in messaging and learning pathways.
  • Assist in building structured training modules aligned with the Hanley Energy technical career pathway.
  • Assist with scheduling, record keeping, and certification documentation as required by the Technical Training Manager.
  • Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, and competency tracking dashboards.
  • Assist in preparing certification documentation and assessments.
  • Support continuous improvement of training processes, tools, and delivery methods.
  • Travel internationally to regional offices and client sites.

Qualifications

  • Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics or Controls Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience).
  • Additional training qualifications or instructional experience desirable but not essential.

Experience

  • Practical experience in one or more of the following: LV switchgear, electrical installation, commissioning, PLC/controls, industrial automation.
  • Experience delivering training or mentoring technicians is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to simplify technical topics for diverse audiences.
  • Confident in hands‑on demonstrations and troubleshooting.
  • High attention to detail in documentation and training material creation.
  • Self‑motivated, organised, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Positive, professional attitude with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Benefits

Why Join Hanley Energy? Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge critical power systems in a global environment, collaborative and supportive team culture, strong career development and progression opportunities, and exposure to world‑leading data centre clients and emerging technologies.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Company Healthcare Plan.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Death in Service Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Programme.
  • Academic assistance & Structured in‑house training.
  • Hanley Energy Affinity Scheme.
  • Free parking at all locations.
  • Hybrid Work Model where applicable.

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