Training Supervisor – Operations Training

About the Role

Responsible for supervision of technical training staff that perform training development and implementation, including planning, staffing, logistics, instruction, and training documentation. The technical training course content satisfies the requirements of DOE O 426.2 and includes technical fundamentals, system-specific training, and general training such as Human Performance and Conduct of Operations Training. The technical training is developed for qualification of personnel and Plant Management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creation and implementation of facility operations training programs to support the operation of the waste vitrification facilities at the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant.
• Manage the process for the analysis, design, development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of nuclear training programs.
• Administer a training change process to determine the impact of changes on training programs and make necessary updates.
• Participate in team decision-making regarding training programs.
• Evaluate and process project training requests.
• Participate in the Corrective Action Management program as a responsible person.
• Interface with customers, report progress, identify, and perform improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain metrics that reflect key training performance indicators.
• Supervise the analysis of project systems and processes for the creation of training materials, including reading and interpreting piping and instrument drawings, process flow documents, vendor manuals, system, and design drawings.
• Determine and sequence activities for major systems and evolutions.
• Perform data input and manipulation in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Vision.
• Work to a production schedule meeting project and industry standards for material produced. Products may include objectives for task and knowledge statements, training materials design and development, on-the-job training creation, and evaluation items (written, oral, and performance-based).
• Perform instruction and orientation in systems and processes.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Training Department personnel, including scheduling, evaluating, training, and personnel development.
• Supervise the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of initial training curricula and revisions as needed.
• Oversee the schedule planning and implementation of the training pipeline, including DOE Fundamentals, Facilities System training, and OJT/OJE.
• Coordinate with Management to ensure all Plant Management personnel are trained and qualified to support critical project milestones.
• Maintain open and effective communications between Plant Management, Operations Training, and Labor Relations.
• Sponsor a strong nuclear safety and quality culture.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements per DOE O 426.2:

• High School Diploma AND at least 3 years of nuclear-related job experience (e.g., technical position in Nuclear Operations in Naval Nuclear, Department of Energy Nuclear, or Commercial Nuclear Operations).

Additional WTCC Requirements:

• Option 1: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree (preferably with courses in education or training focusing on instructional analysis, design, development, delivery, testing, and evaluation of training programs) AND 10 years of experience as a trainer and/or operator at a Department of Energy Nuclear facility or similar high-hazard facility, including 4 years of technical training implementation experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Option 2: Associate degree (preferably with courses in education or training focusing on instructional analysis, design, development, delivery, testing, and evaluation of training programs) AND 12 years of experience as a trainer and/or operator at a Department of Energy Nuclear facility or similar high-hazard facility, including 4 years of technical training implementation experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Option 3: No degree (preferably with courses in education or training focusing on instructional analysis, design, development, delivery, testing, and evaluation of training programs) AND 14 years of experience as a trainer and/or operator at a Department of Energy Nuclear facility or similar high-hazard facility, including 4 years of technical training implementation experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.

Must possess strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising training staff.
• Experience in technical training material development.
• Proficiency using VISION for training processes.

Physical Requirements

• Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation.
• Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting.
• Oversees field activities through inspections, testing, and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning, along with wearing personal protective equipment.
• Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

Schedule

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pay

$131,484.26 - $211,024.41

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.