Technical Training Manager

Risus Talent Partners; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions company is seeking a Senior Manager of Technical Training to lead technical training efforts across the Americas. This role involves developing a team of trainers, executing a comprehensive training plan, and influencing operational leadership. Candidates must have 8-10 years of experience in technical training within energy or heavy industrial sectors, ensuring learning is practical and aligned with operational needs. If you excel in technical capability and stakeholder influence, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience facilitating and leading technical training programs.
• Experience supporting mechanical/technician-based populations.
• Industry background in energy, oil & gas, or heavy industrial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technical trainers across the Americas.
• Build and execute the annual technical learning plan.
• Drive structured scheduling, delivery, tracking, and reporting.

Skills

Technical training expertise

Stakeholder management

Ability to influence organizations

Structuring and organizing training programs

Job description

Remote (U.S.-based | Preference: TX or East/Central Time Zones)

30–40% Travel (U.S., Canada, Latin America)

We’re partnering with a global energy solutions company that powers critical operations across North and South America. Due to continued growth, they’re hiring a Senior Manager of Technical Training to lead technical capability across a large, hands‑on field technician population.

The audience is field‑based technicians working on generators, diesel engines, HVAC, electrical distribution, and compressed air systems.

What You’ll Own

• Lead and develop a team of ~8 technical trainers across the Americas
• 2 trainers in Latin America
• Build and execute the annual technical learning plan aligned to business priorities.
• Partner with VPs of Operations, Regional Leaders, HRBPs, and Operational Excellence.
• Translate workforce insights into a practical, field‑ready execution plan.
• Drive structured scheduling, delivery, attendance tracking, and reporting (Workday‑based).
• Ensure technical competency is maintained and elevated across ~70 service centers.
• Coach and upskill instructors to support new products, safety standards, and evolving operational needs.
• Serve as the trusted advisor on technical capability and field competence across the Americas.

Must-Haves

• Industry background in energy, oil & gas, electric, chemical, heavy industrial, or similar.
• Experience supporting mechanical / technician-based populations (not IT/software training).
• Proven ability to influence large, matrixed organizations without direct authority.
• Experience building and delivering large-scale technical training programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills — able to handle big personalities and operational politics.
• 8–10+ years facilitating and leading technical training programs.

Top Candidates

• Supported training at scale (thousands of technicians, not a few hundred).
• Are structured, organized, and data-informed.
• Can turn operational insights into a clear execution roadmap.
• Are comfortable operating like a project manager — pushing initiatives forward with backbone and accountability.
• Understand that technician learning must be practical, hands‑on, and field-relevant.

This is a high‑visibility role partnering directly with senior operations leadership across the Americas. If you thrive at the intersection of technical capability, operational excellence, and stakeholder influence, let’s connect!