Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy.

About the role

The Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior serves as a subject matter expert responsible for delivering high-quality nuclear power plant training programs to operations personnel and other plant staff. This position combines advanced technical expertise with instructional leadership to ensure training excellence that directly supports safe, reliable plant operations. The instructor may support continuing and/or initial operator training, as well as licensed and/or non-licensed operator training, based on current business needs. Some training classes are conducted on backshift, which may require the instructor to provide classes or simulator sessions during this period. The role also supports the station with Emergency Preparedness and Outage roles as needed.

This job prepares employees to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator and senior operator licensing examinations. Employees deliver integrated systems training covering plant operations to prepare participants for field and/or control room watch duty.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Operates the simulator and classroom display instruction system during training in accordance with approved procedures
• Develops and administers written and oral examinations, including simulator and plant observation
• Evaluates and documents operator candidate knowledge of controls and systems
• Revises instructional materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices, regulations, and/or operating philosophies
• Provides direction to less experienced instructors and functions as program lead
• Maintains a senior reactor operator certification or license for the site where instruction duties are performed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of nuclear experience
• Bachelor’s in a technical field (e.g., Math, Physical Sciences, Engineering) or equivalent education and/or experience
• 8+ years of related industry or nuclear operations training experience
• Upon hire, SRO certification must be obtained for the site where training duties are performed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Engineering
• Certified Nuclear Training Instructor (Classroom)
• SRO License (Active, Inactive, or Prior)

Benefits

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support employees and their eligible family members.

Requisition ID: 94204 | Employee Group: Exempt | Employee Type: Full Time | Organization: Florida Power & Light Company | Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable