Job Description

Former US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”

Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”

We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and other.

The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its six state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.

Job Title: Assistant Maintenance Manager

Location: Rincon, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Assistant Maintenance Manager will support the Maintenance Manager in both technical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation, reliability, and efficiency of plant equipment. This role requires a highly skilled individual who can analyze and solve complex on-site problems while managing personnel, resources, materials, and critical spare parts (SPOF). The Assistant Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the implementation of maintenance strategies designed to improve the reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety of critical plant equipment.

This position requires strong problem-solving skills, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership in maintenance management methodologies, including Precision Maintenance, Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM), Predictive Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives by implementing root cause analysis methodologies and systematic solutions for equipment robustness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct technical and administrative support to the Maintenance Manager.
• Coordinate troubleshooting, problem resolution, and equipment optimization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability, availability, and safety.
• Manage and allocate personnel, resources, materials, and spare parts to ensure seamless plant operations.
• Assist in identifying single points of failure (SPOF) and developing contingency plans.
• Support root cause analysis initiatives to resolve persistent maintenance issues and implement systematic improvements.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, reports, and documentation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven maintenance strategies based on trends and predictive analysis.
• Assist in coordination of daily plant maintenance operations.

Equipment Under Responsibility:

• SPOF Equipment
• Industrial Ovens
• Oil Processors (Purifiers)
• Mobile and Fixed Vacuum Units
• Vacuum Phase Drying Systems
• Peripheral Equipment (mobile, cranes and support)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial maintenance applications.
• Proven experience in managing maintenance crews, material resources, and large-scale maintenance operations.
• Expertise in implementing and managing maintenance strategies, including predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to adapt to new work techniques and drive change within the organization.
• Experience in developing maintenance documentation and trend analysis reports.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Georgia Transformer Corp?

• Opportunity to work with a leading industrial manufacturer in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Play a key role in enhancing equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a highly motivated maintenance professional with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Virginia Transformer.

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