Fire Instructor

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Reed, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED with 10 years of related experience OR Associate's degree in Fire Sciences with 8 years of related experience
Meet requirements of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Instructor level II
Meet requirements of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, Technician level
Meet the requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, Technician level, Rope and Confined Space Rescue
2 years of experience as a Fire Instructor
Experience in power plant emergency response operations
Working knowledge of applicable regulations; NRC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NFPA

Nice To Haves

Experience as a member of a community emergency response organization, recent or current
Strong working knowledge of Constellation's systematic approach to training process activities and regulatory requirements
Completion of Constellation fire brigade, hazardous materials, confined space rescue team, and incident commander training
Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Drives personnel performance improvement through training.
Schedules, coordinates, and conducts performance-based training programs as required in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Conducts 'hands on' interior structural firefighting requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment as well as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), HazMat training, and Confined Space Rescue training.
Supervises all aspects of training activities and trainees.
Creates, maintains, and revises training materials as necessary, utilizing the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation process.
Assures the training programs are maintained current, in accordance with regulations and incorporate information gained from: Federal and state regulations and requirements, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and Constellation significant operating experience reports, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) bulletins, informational notices, pertinent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and industry best practices.
Creates and maintains auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
Maintains, designs, and constructs training props to provide realistic plant-like training opportunities for trainees.
Travels to other facilities to perform benchmarking, oversight activities, audits, and assessments as required.
Supports the fleet in areas of business initiatives, project management, Emergency Preparedness (EP) duties, and special projects.
Performs other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: Emergency Response duties and/or coverage, Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.