Single Point of Failure (SPOF) Specialist
Job Description
On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!
We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.
If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.
Apply below and let’s start the conversation.
Who We Are
Virginia Transformer is the largestU.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.
As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.
Join Our Team
If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.
We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.
Job Title and Job Description
Single Point of Failure (SPOF) Specialist
Location: On-Site | Rincon, Georgia
Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation
About Virginia Transformer
Virginia Transformer Corporation (VTC) is one of the largest privately held power transformer manufacturers in North America. VTC supports critical power infrastructure through highly engineered manufacturing operations and is committed to equipment reliability, risk mitigation, and operational continuity across its facilities.
Position Summary
The Single Point of Failure (SPOF) Specialist is responsible for identifying, managing, and mitigating Single Points of Failure across critical manufacturing equipment and supporting systems.
This role ensures that critical assets have clearly defined risk mitigation strategies, including spare parts availability, redundancy, backup equipment, and documented recovery plans to minimize production disruption in the event of equipment failure.
Key Responsibilities
SPOF Identification & Risk Management
- Identify, document, and maintain the corporate SPOF equipment and critical spare parts lists.
- Perform SPOF risk assessments across manufacturing equipment and support systems.
- Evaluate risk exposure based on equipment criticality, failure impact, and recovery time.
Spare Parts & Inventory Strategy
- Define critical spare parts, minimum and maximum stock levels, and part interchangeability.
- Coordinate with maintenance, storeroom, and procurement teams to ensure spare parts readiness.
- Support supplier development and alternative sourcing strategies for critical components.
Mitigation Planning & Execution
- Develop and coordinate SPOF mitigation plans including redundancy, backup equipment, and recovery procedures.
- Support projects related to equipment redundancy, system upgrades, and risk reduction.
- Ensure SPOF-related preventive maintenance and predictive inspections are planned and executed as required.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with maintenance, engineering, operations, and procurement to align SPOF strategies with plant priorities.
- Support emergency response and recovery planning for critical equipment failures.
- Provide technical input during equipment failures and recovery efforts.
Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
- Track and report SPOF KPIs, risk exposure metrics, and mitigation status across plants.
- Maintain accurate documentation, risk registers, and recovery plans.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing operational risk and unplanned downtime.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or asset management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of equipment criticality, risk assessment, and failure impact.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to address equipment risk and mitigation strategies.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Technical degree or certification in engineering, maintenance, or reliability-related field.
- Experience with spare parts management, inventory strategy, and supplier coordination.
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance practices and reliability methodologies.
- CMMS experience and working knowledge of maintenance and reliability KPIs.
- Background in heavy manufacturing, electrical equipment, or transformer manufacturing.
Why Join Virginia Transformer
- Critical role supporting manufacturing continuity and operational risk reduction.
- Opportunity to directly influence plant reliability and business resilience.
- Stable, growth-oriented organization supporting critical energy infrastructure.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- On-site role at Virginia Transformer’s Rincon, GA manufacturing facility.