Instructor - Operations

Talen Energy • LA

100d

About The Position

The Operations Instructor plays a vital role in training and qualifying nuclear plant operators at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES), one of the largest dual-unit Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S. This position supports the development of licensed and non-licensed operators through all phases of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), ensuring high-quality learning experiences that enhance operator performance and uphold operational excellence. As an extension of Operations leadership, the instructor models the technical and leadership behaviors expected of station personnel. This role includes classroom instruction, simulator training, and in-plant evaluations, as well as active involvement in performance improvement initiatives and emergency response readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a technical field from an accredited college or university AND four years of experience in the operation or operations training of a commercial nuclear power plant or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• RO/SRO license/certification AND High school diploma/GED AND six years of experience in the operation or operations training of a commercial nuclear power plant or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• High school diploma/GED AND eight years of experience in the operation or operations training department of a commercial nuclear power plant or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Instructor experience and qualifications will be considered in lieu of RO/SRO license/certification.

Nice To Haves

• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Certification at a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
• Previous Reactor Operator (RO) License at Susquehanna
• Ten (10) years of Operations experience
• Previous classroom and simulator instructor experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated potential to meet Susquehanna instructional standards
• Experience developing regulatory examinations in accordance with NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors
• Completion of INPO Instructor Certification Program
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficiency with VISION© training administration software
• Proficiency operating L3M™ simulator software

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate Operations personnel in classroom settings, the control room simulator, and the plant environment.
• Instruct and assess non-licensed operators, initial license candidates, licensed operators, shift technical advisors, shift managers, and other station personnel as needed.
• Obtain and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification and instructor qualifications per station standards.
• Develop and maintain training materials, including lesson plans, simulator scenarios, job performance measures, procedures, curriculum schedules, and evaluation tools.
• Identify, analyze, and address performance gaps using the station’s corrective action program.
• Support simulator fidelity and certification in accordance with NRC regulations and ANSI standards.
• Participate in performance improvement activities such as self-assessments, benchmarking, and program reviews.
• Support collateral duties including refueling outage support, response to emergent plant issues, and on-call participation in the Emergency Response Organization.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees