Training Specialists Operations & Technical (Associate - Senior level Trainers)

About the role

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking multiple Training Specialists Operations & Technical (Associate – Senior level Trainers) based in Aiken, SC on the Savannah River Site (SRS). These positions support several key nuclear waste processing facilities under the SRS Liquid Waste Operations mission. The Training Specialist researches, analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates training curriculum and programs primarily for facility operations staff to obtain and maintain operational/technical qualification requirements as defined by the company and Department of Energy (DOE), ensuring employees perform their jobs safely and proficiently. The role has significant involvement in identifying training program needs and provides cost‑effective, performance‑based training via classroom, e‑learning, hands‑on, and other effective methods. At higher levels, the specialist acts in a lead capacity for subject, functional, or facility areas and may serve as a Subcontract Technical Representative. SRMC, a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy, manages the Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract and is a limited liability company formed by BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor.

Responsibilities

Associate‑level Operations/Technical Training Specialist

• Completes requirements to meet DOE Order 426.2 relative to training/coursework needed to perform functions of the position.
• Assists/delivers lectures and conducts training on assigned topics using approved lesson plans or job performance measures.
• Participates in activities related to course improvement and options.
• Assists in the development and/or revision of training materials.
• Proctors examinations and self‑study sessions.
• Maintains records and files.
• Assists in conducting job, task, and needs analyses.
• May support training scheduling, course completion, or qualification tracking on a limited basis.
• Contributes to budget‑related activities.
• Issues Operating Experience Program (OEP) lessons learned training materials.
• Assists in the development and implementation of OEP training materials.
• Assists in the instructional review of training materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mid‑level Operations/Technical Training Specialist

• Using fundamental training knowledge, designs, develops, and delivers training on basic to moderately complex subject matter (general, operational, and/or technical areas).
• Keeps abreast of changes to instructional design models and makes recommendations for improvement or advancement in methodologies.
• Presents classroom training and conducts on‑the‑job walk‑through training for basic up to moderately complex subject matter.
• Assists students in using interactive training tools.
• Supplies alternate and ancillary resources and references.
• Monitors and promotes trainee achievement of lesson objectives.
• Administers oral and written examinations, and formal evaluation of job performance measures.
• Constructs a logical outline of lesson content.
• Modifies lesson plans to incorporate content changes, address differing target audiences, use a variety of media, and provide varied learning experiences.
• Writes training manuals, lesson plans, student guides, and other training material.
• Revises training materials as changes occur to procedures, practices, policies, or any other information on which training is based.
• Assists/advises more junior instructors in developing their training materials and training skills.
• Reviews test items and ensures content and predictive validity.
• Performs job, task, and needs analysis, design of training, and development of training for applicable discipline(s), including e‑learning materials.
• Performs evaluation of training effectiveness by conducting end‑of‑course evaluations and compiling exam result data.
• Provides input for evaluation of other instructors.
• Performs varied training administration tasks: coordinating training scheduling, attendance monitoring, duplication/production of training materials, budget preparation and tracking.
• Develops, implements, and issues Operating Experience Program (OEP)/Lessons Learned training materials.
• Performs instructional review of training materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Senior‑level Operations/Technical Training Specialist

• Using expertise in instructional design, delivery, and facility knowledge (or specialized knowledge), designs, develops, and delivers training on numerous systems, functions, or areas of specialization (primarily operational and/or technical).
• Understands learning models and incorporates advances in technology or ways to improve the learning experience and retention of material.
• Presents classroom training and conducts on‑the‑job walk‑through training for moderate to the most complex subjects.
• Often serves as the primary point of contact for specific training curriculum or initiatives.
• Assists students in using interactive training tools.
• Supplies alternate and ancillary resources and references.
• Monitors and promotes trainee achievement of lesson objectives.
• Administers oral and written examinations, and formal evaluation of job performance measures.
• Constructs a logical outline of lesson content.
• Modifies lesson plans to incorporate content changes, address differing target audiences, use a variety of media, and provide varied learning experiences.
• Writes and/or revises training manuals, lesson plans, student guides, and other training material.
• Revises training materials as changes occur to procedures, practices, policies, or any other information on which training is based.
• Assists/advises less experienced instructors in developing their training materials and instructional skills.
• Reviews test items and ensures content and predictive validity.
• Performs job, task, and needs analysis, design of training, and