Maintenance & Technical Training Instructor (Mechanical)

TerraPower LLC.•Kemmerer, WY

8d•$99,054 - $148,582•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing advanced nuclear reactors and medical isotopes. The company aims to raise global living standards through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals to contribute to advanced nuclear reactor research and development and the production of medical isotopes. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The Maintenance & Technical Training Instructor (Mechanical) plays a crucial role in developing and implementing training programs for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). This position involves creating the necessary programs, processes, and procedures for a new training department, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The instructor will collaborate with various departments, partners, regulators, and external organizations to establish and maintain high-quality operator training.

Requirements

2 years of commercial nuclear power plant experience in a maintenance or technical discipline.
Military nuclear experience of 4 years or more
A combination of other experiences with academic degrees may be considered
Mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of Maintenance & Technical (M&T) training programs.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Attention to detail and aspiration for training excellence
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Understands how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public
Adapts well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.
This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be done as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Develops Maintenance & Technical (M&T) training processes, programs, and procedures for a newly developed training department, ensuring compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develops and executes a strategy for training program initial accreditation.
Uses the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to develop new high-quality training curriculum for maintenance and technical personnel.
Revises training programs to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, modifications to plant procedures, and changes in plant processes.
Participates actively in the Training Curriculum Review Committee.
Coordinates with management, the emergency response organization, and other organizations in the development and improvement of training programs.
Prepares trainee examination material and trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate.
Prepares processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling sessions, and individualized training programs.
Incorporates information gained from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design changes, plant procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports into the training program and various training material.
Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
Develops and maintains knowledge of plant design, plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop effective, high-quality training.
Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
Assists Training Management in establishing department goals, and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.