HVAC Training Lead & Mentor

Power Design Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

On-campus training facilities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Power Design Inc. seeks an experienced HVAC trainer to lead hands-on technical training for apprentices, field crews, and office staff across HVAC/mechanical scopes. You will mentor apprentices, conduct skill assessments for hires and promotions, and develop training content aligned with codes and project needs.

You will collaborate with field leaders and apprenticeship partners to continually improve programs, uphold safety standards, and strengthen overall field capability within Power Design.

Qualifications

• Active HVAC license or eligible to obtain licensure.
• 5+ years of hands-on commercial HVAC/mechanical construction experience.
• Supervisory/mentoring experience with crews.
• Excellent communication and teaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person, hands-on HVAC training to apprentices and employees.
• Teach mechanics best practices, installation standards, safety expectations, and field procedures.
• Conduct technical evaluations for new hires and promotions.
• Mentor apprentices through classroom instruction, labs, and coaching.
• Design, develop, and maintain training content, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and apprenticeship partners to improve programs.

Skills

Hands-on HVAC experience

Public speaking

Teaching/mentoring

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

Active HVAC license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Power Design Inc. seeks an experienced HVAC trainer to lead hands-on technical training for apprentices, field crews, and office staff across HVAC/mechanical scopes. You will mentor apprentices, conduct skill assessments for hires and promotions, and develop training content aligned with codes and project needs.

You will collaborate with field leaders and apprenticeship partners to continually improve programs, uphold safety standards, and strengthen overall field capability within Power Design.