Technical Trainer - Gas Insulated Switchgear

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY is looking for a Technical Trainer for Gas Insulated Switchgear in Rüti, near Zurich. The trainer develops and delivers training programmes and materials for all levels of staff, trains and certifies the global network of field service engineers, provides tailored training to external customers worldwide, and acts as a subject-matter expert for the global Gas Insulated Switchgear competence centre.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical training for global field service engineers and customers
• Manage the full training project lifecycle: vision and scope, planning, instructional design, beta testing and train-the-trainer, and deployment coordination
• Create training documentation using classes, workshops, computer-based training and online help
• Measure training ROI and pilot new techniques, tools and processes
• Work independently with general supervision and influence colleagues through clear explanations

Required profile

• Strong experience as a field service engineer or supervisor
• Strong understanding of Gas Insulated Switchgear or similar technical products
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programmes
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel abroad for customer site training (about 10% international travel)

Required skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage several projects at once
• Proficiency with various training tools and mediums