Security Training Specialist

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services, and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications.

About the role

Conducts the required Security Training and Qualification Plan in accordance with government regulations, security plans, and procedures. Establishes the training curriculum to meet the commitments in accordance with the Physical Protection Plan and Contingency Response Plan. Responsibilities include administering a site-specific training, weapons, and physical testing program in accordance with the Training and Qualification Plan to ensure the security force carries out their assigned task in a safe and compliant manner. Program elements include physical security, target protection, tactical response, contingency plans, security exercises, limited scope and performance testing, and human reliability programs.

Location: On-site in Erwin, TN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-specific security training to ensure the security force carries out assigned tasks to meet commitments in accordance with the approved Security Physical Protection Plan.
• Conduct range training to ensure that the security force can meet initial and recurring weapons and physical testing to meet the commitments contained in the approved Security and Training Qualification Plan.
• Conduct tactical training to ensure the security force can successfully defend the facility from the current NRC Designed Base Threat by meeting commitments in accordance with the approved Security Contingency Response Plan.
• Apply knowledge of the security training process and instructional design concepts used by the NFS Security Training Department.
• Update lesson plans in accordance with the latest version of security procedures and plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training conducted through task analysis and security officer feedback.
• Ensure training and lesson plans are relevant and updated.
• Coordinate logistics and scheduling of training requirements.
• Develop risk assessment mitigation strategy, for management approval, for all training conducted.
• Update the security training record of each trainee in a timely, accurate manner.
• Maintain records: create and maintain officer training, certification, and re-certification records.
• Assist certified armorers with basic weapon cleaning, inspections, inventory, and accountability.
• Create, evaluate, and implement range training risk assessments.
• Create, review, update, and maintain written tests.
• Conduct remedial training in procedures and equipment.
• Participate in Force on Force, Tactical Exercise Programs, and the NRC Triennial Exercise Program.
• Assist the Training Unit Manager with ensuring NFS maintains compliance with all applicable NRC training requirements and inspections.
• Perform any other support duties as assigned by the Security Training Unit Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred OR 8 years' experience in a Training environment or in assigned program area (Operations or Safety).
• Six years’ experience in a related field (police, military, security).
• Experience in a security-related field is required to demonstrate the ability to apply technical and tactical security in a Category I nuclear environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,000 per year. The base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.