Director of Training - Nuclear Operations

About the role

The Director of Training is responsible for oversight, compliance, and maintenance of all station training programs, specifically, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)/National Nuclear Accrediting Board (NNAB) accredited training programs while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and station performance objectives. Location: Covert, MI – Relocation Assistance Available!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight of all station training programs to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the achievement and maintenance of accreditation through the National Academy for Nuclear Training.
• Manage the maintenance of training facilities including the classrooms, control room simulator, shops, chemistry lab, etc.
• Ensures compliance and maintenance of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process.
• Continually looks for opportunities to leverage training solutions to improve station performance.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to minimize plant and system downtime and maximize plant power generation.
• Develop departmental goals that align with station and company goals.
• Evaluate department personnel performance and develop improvement plans as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing and periodic assessments of training programs.
• Participate in assessments at other utilities.
• Oversee procedures and documentation governing and controlling departmental activities.
• Develop and maintain strategic staffing plans for the department.
• Develop and implement change management plans as programs processes are revised.
• Represent the department at plant meetings to discuss and resolve matters affecting nuclear plant safety, industrial safety, radiological safety, and environmental conditions.
• Interface with regulatory and industry representatives on behalf of station activities.
• Review, approve and administer training processes and procedures.
• Supports station business initiatives, refueling outages, Emergency Planning (EP) duties, and other projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Nuclear Technology, or a related scientific discipline associated with power plant operations strongly preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered and is defined as demonstrated success in a manager-level nuclear leadership role.
• Minimum six (6) years of commercial nuclear power experience in Training, Operations, or a related accredited program leadership role.
• Previous experience as a Nuclear Training Manager, Training Superintendent, or Operations Manager/Superintendent serving as the line owner of an accredited training program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of licensed operator training programs, INPO Academy Documents (ACADs), accreditation standards, accreditation maintenance processes, and National Academy for Nuclear Training requirements.
• Extensive knowledge and application of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) and Training System Development (TSD) methodologies.
• Proven ability to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and people management skills with demonstrated experience leading teams, developing staff, and driving accountability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting on both strategic and tactical training initiatives to achieve short- and long-term organizational objectives.
• Working knowledge of Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Training principles within a commercial nuclear environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License.
• SRO Certification or SRO Management Certification on a BWR, PWR, or both.
• Previous leadership experience within Nuclear Operations and responsibility for licensed operator training programs.
• Experience supporting accreditation reviews, regulatory inspections, and interactions with INPO and industry oversight organizations.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays