Instructor, Operations

Job Summary

Conducts licensed and non-licensed operator initial and continuing training. Works closely with Operations department personnel to identify weaknesses in knowledge, skill, and behavior, and then systematically leverages training solutions appropriately to close gaps in performance in a timely manner.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops instructional materials and conducts training (classroom, simulator, and lab) for licensed and non-licensed operators.
• An incumbent at this level should have in-depth knowledge of instructional design theory (SAT/TSD) as well as hold or have held a Senior Reactor Operators (SRO) license or SRO certification.
• The operations instructor is also required to participate in rigorous continuing technical and instructional training.
• Maintains training programs in accordance with nuclear industry, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Ensures Operator training programs are maintained current by incorporating plant changes.
• Maintains knowledge of plant operations to support the analysis, design, and development of high-quality training materials.
• Conducts trainee evaluations in various training settings (classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator).
• Supports station business initiatives, refueling outages, Emergency Planning (EP) duties, and other projects.
• Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits.
• Ensures training records are completed and auditable.
• Demonstrates leadership by upholding high standards in all training settings.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous or current SRO license or SRO certification with industry experience teaching Licensed Operator Requalification (LOR) and/or Licensed Operator Initial (LOI) training in all training settings.
• Qualified classroom and simulator instructor experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT) process.
• Good interpersonal skills, effective writing and verbal communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to instruct.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent or associate’s/bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc., with four years of nuclear (preferably) or other related industry work experience.
• Four years of commercial nuclear (desirable) plant experience or B.S. Degree in Science, or Technology with three years nuclear training experience (commercial or military).

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical proficiency in the assigned area.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Certificates, Licenses, etc.

• SRO license or SRO certification PWR/BWR.
• Industry and/or INPO classroom and simulator certified Operations training instructor.