Operations Training Manager

About the role

TerraPower is seeking a highly motivated Operations Training Manager to lead the development of operations training programs and training materials for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). The OTM will report directly to the Senior Manager, Training and will integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on training.

Responsibilities

• Develop operations training processes, programs, and procedures for a newly developed training department, ensuring compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute a strategy for training program initial accreditation.
• Use the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to develop new high-quality training curriculum for maintenance and technical personnel.
• Comply with regulatory guidance including NUREG-1021.
• Revise training programs to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, modifications to plant procedures, and changes in plant processes.
• Participate actively in the Training Curriculum Review Committee.
• Coordinate with management, the emergency response organization, and other organizations in the development and improvement of training programs.
• Prepare trainee examination material and trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate.
• Prepare processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling sessions, and individualized training programs.
• Incorporate information gained from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design changes, plant procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports into the training program and various training material.
• Participate in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepare responses to audit findings.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of plant design, plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop effective, high-quality training.
• Supervise the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
• Assist Training Management in establishing department goals, and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Must hold or have held a Senior Reactor Operator license (preferred) or certification at a commercial light water reactor (LWR) is preferred.
• Must have at least five (5) years licensed operator training experience OR have been an Operations Shift Manager at a commercial nuclear station.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).
• Ability to obtain unescorted plant access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent nuclear power plant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of training requirements from Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO).
• On-shift experience as a LWR SRO or Shift Manager.
• Detailed knowledge of the INPO accreditation process.
• In-depth knowledge of the NRC operator examination development process.
• Creativity and innovation are characteristics needed to lead design and develop operations training that includes mixed reality, reduced reliance on lectures, and improvements in training effectiveness.
• Mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of operations training programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for training excellence.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Understands how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public.
• Adapts well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.

Job Functions

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required: 0-10%

Pay

Salary Range: $134,629 – $179,506. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Kemmerer, WY.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule: 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities