Maintenance & Technical Training Instructor (General Plant)

TerraPower

5h•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits. TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans. General Plant Instructor The General Plant Instructor reports directly to the Maintenance & Technical Training Manager and supports the development, delivery, and maintenance of plant-wide training programs for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). This role serves as a cross-functional instructional resource, delivering general plant training (e.g., site access, orientation, industrial safety, and plant fundamentals), serving as a qualified NANTeL proctor, and supporting accredited training programs under the direction of qualified program owners. The position is designed to provide instructional flexibility and surge capacity during construction, commissioning, and early operations.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of commercial nuclear power plant experience or equivalent experience in a regulated, high-hazard environment.
Military nuclear experience of four (4) years or more may be considered.
A combination of relevant experience and academic credentials may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training and to support accredited programs under the direction of qualified program owners.
Experience or qualification as a NANTeL proctor, or ability to obtain qualification within a defined period.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
High level of attention to detail, flexibility, and commitment to training quality.
Demonstrated trust, integrity, and professionalism, with the ability to communicate openly and work effectively across organizations.
Understanding of how training execution and individual actions impact regulatory compliance, public confidence, and nuclear safety culture.
Ability to adapt to evolving plant conditions, changing procedures, schedule impacts, and the challenges associated with a first-of-a-kind nuclear project.

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and delivers plant-wide training programs and materials, ensuring alignment with company policies, applicable regulatory requirements, and approved training standards.
Applies the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), commensurate with program scope, to support both accredited and non-accredited training activities.
Develops and delivers general plant training, including site access, orientation, industrial safety, and plant fundamentals.
Serves as a qualified NANTeL proctor, administering online training and examinations in accordance with NANTeL and site requirements.
Supports accredited training programs by delivering approved training content, administering examinations, supporting OJT documentation, and updating training materials under the direction of qualified lead instructors or program owners.
Coordinates with Operations, Maintenance, Security, RP, EHS, QA, and Engineering to ensure training content reflects current plant configuration, procedures, and organizational expectations.
Revises training materials to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, procedure revisions, regulatory updates, and operating experience.
Prepares and administers written exams, performance evaluations, and practical demonstrations, as appropriate to assigned training activities.
Supports training effectiveness evaluations, continuous improvement activities, and corrective actions associated with assigned training programs.
Incorporates applicable INPO operating experience, NRC communications, and internal assessments into training materials and delivery, as appropriate.
Participates in NRC inspections, INPO activities, and audits in a supporting training capacity, as assigned.
Ensures the collection, maintenance, and retention of auditable training records in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.
Assists Training Management with planning, scheduling, and prioritization of training activities, particularly during construction, commissioning, and early operations.