Training & Development Specialist

Hitachi • South Boston, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The opportunity Ready to inspire growth, learning and continuous improvement? Join us in South Boston, VA as a Senior Training Facilitator, where you’ll shape empowering learning experiences across leadership, interpersonal skills, lean concepts, and onboarding programs. You’ll bring energy and creativity to the classroom, partner with passionate teams, and help strengthen a culture where people feel equipped, supported, and ready to excel. You’ll also influence the design of training content and play a vital role in coaching others to become exceptional on‑the‑job trainers. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How you’ll make an impact Lead dynamic in-person training sessions across leadership, interpersonal skills, lean concepts, and onboarding. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Training teams to shape impactful learning materials. Coach and qualify On‑the‑Job Trainers to strengthen workplace training capabilities. Maintain accurate training records within the Learning Management System (LMS). Become proficient in Hitachi Energy’s Lean Management System (ITM) to teach and coach lean tools. Continuously refine facilitation techniques based on new research and best practices. Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability. Support new initiatives that enhance employee development across the site. Your background Experience leading others and driving meaningful organizational change. Authorization to work in the United States. Degree or certification in education, business, HR, IT, psychology, or related field — or equivalent experience in training, teaching, or coaching. Strong facilitation, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills. Knowledge of diverse learning and facilitation approaches; proficiency with Microsoft Office. DDI Facilitator certification preferred (or willingness to complete upon hire); lean experience or willingness to learn. More about us Work with a purpose‑driven organization committed to advancing a sustainable energy future. Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and pathways to expand your career. Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Requirements

• Experience leading others and driving meaningful organizational change.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Degree or certification in education, business, HR, IT, psychology, or related field — or equivalent experience in training, teaching, or coaching.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of diverse learning and facilitation approaches; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• DDI Facilitator certification preferred (or willingness to complete upon hire); lean experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic in-person training sessions across leadership, interpersonal skills, lean concepts, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Training teams to shape impactful learning materials.
• Coach and qualify On‑the‑Job Trainers to strengthen workplace training capabilities.
• Maintain accurate training records within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Become proficient in Hitachi Energy’s Lean Management System (ITM) to teach and coach lean tools.
• Continuously refine facilitation techniques based on new research and best practices.
• Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability.
• Support new initiatives that enhance employee development across the site.

Benefits

• Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and pathways to expand your career.
• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees