“I started my career in Purchasing in the early 1980’s in a large manufacturing facility. In the mid 1990’s the facility was moved to another state and the operation closed. I worked with other companies as a Procurement Specialist, however, it was not in manufacturing. When it came to my attention that Virginia Transformer was hiring, I applied because I wanted to be in the manufacturing environment again. I also knew that VTC was a stable company that has been around for over 40 years.  Although manufacturing is a complex business, it is also challenging and that is why I wanted to work for VTC.  I have learned a lot about the power industry in my time here. VTC has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills as a Procurement Specialist.

I enjoy learning new things and here at VTC, I learn new things almost daily. VTC has offered seminars for continuing education and I  have recently joined the Toastmasters International group at VTC.

I believe in a company who gives back to the community and VTC does this by their involvement with the United Way and Habitat for Humanity to name a few.

I love the diversity of the people who I work with. We have individuals from many different cultures and backgrounds“

“In 2005 decided to move from Central Florida to Virginia after researching the cost of living, employment and population factors which were favorable. While seeking employment in various locations in Virginia, I was given the opportunity become Virginia Transformer’s ISO Coordinator and I have been with the company since then.

This company, more than any of the others I encountered in the area, afforded me an opportunity to make a positive difference for the company through the development of procedures, online tools and improved processes.

The most enjoyable part of my work is teaching others how to improve the quality of their output as well as improving the quality of their work experience through the use of software, better work instructions/forms and the latest equipment.

Of the many learning opportunities, I have encountered here at VTC one of the most poignant would be the Transformer Course taught by Mr. Jain. Before this my knowledge base included manufacturing/process engineering, quality, electronics and basic electricity but I really had little knowledge of power transformers or electrical transmission technology”

“From the time that I first came to Virginia Transformer (in 2007) until now, I have always, and most, enjoyed the immense number of genuinely good people that I get to work with across all departments of the company.

Our company size has grown leaps and bounds over the last 9 years that I have been with VTC; evolving over that time (with my department itself moving from a nine man team at three plants, to a centralized team of four with an additional support team of at least two per plant, and the addition of GTC (a new plant, with new designs and processes—and therefore new products to develop, as well).  Keeping the same close-knit communications we had when I first began…if I have a question on our winding processes, I call up our winding supervisor-question on my paycheck I can get directly in touch with the CFO…no one is too absorbed in their own goals to be able to help another, because our end goal is the same.