Nuclear Reactor Operations Trainer

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

3d • $66,504 - $162,732 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Reactor Operations Trainer to work on our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) Reactor Training team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC with every Friday off. This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex, which hosts the core of the U.S. nuclear research and development capabilities with a diverse array of facilities designed for remote work on highly irradiated fuels and materials. A new fuel idea can be designed, fabricated, tested, and analyzed at MFC to better understand the effects of irradiation. Many groups, such as universities, industry partners, other national laboratories, international research organizations, and other federal agencies are working at MFC.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field in Industrial education, engineering, or other technical field and 2 years’ experience. Master’s and 0 years’ experience. PhD and 0 years experience. A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field in Industrial education, engineering, or other technical field and 5 years’ experience. Master’s and 2 years’ experience. PhD and 2 years experience. A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Relevant experience must be in a technical field (commercial, nuclear or DOE).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operation of a research laboratory reactor, Commercial Reactor or US Navy Reactor.
• INPO Instructor Certification or equivalent
• Holds an active DOE "L" or "Q" clearance.
• Able to qualify as Radworker I or II.
• Prior experience developing and facilitating drills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training for certified nuclear reactor operators.
• Utilize operational and technical knowledge and experience, develop, and implement training to meet DOE Order requirements utilizing the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) principles.
• Conduct classroom training, on the job training, simulator activities, and performance standards (written exams, walk-throughs, oral boards, etc.) and facilitate drills.
• Develop and implement technical facility-specific training and qualification programs.
• Develop learning objectives, lesson plans, training support materials, evaluation standards, and written/oral examinations to ensure staff are qualified to perform their duties in accordance with regulations and procedures.
• Design training to obtain high levels of proficiency and retention.
• Review technical procedures, reports, proposals, and other appropriate documents to determine their impact on the training programs and to make recommendations for implementation or revision based on needs or problems observed during operational or training evolution's.
• Implement approved recommendations.
• Establish and maintain examination question banks.
• Develop, schedule, administer, grade, and evaluate written, oral and tests as well as performance examinations (which may include those related to simulators).
• Perform and evaluate classroom, on-the-job, and simulator training.
• Ensure assigned training programs follow the requirements of program documents, company procedures, training implementation matrices, and training program plans.
• Participate in support activities as assigned, including serving on assessment teams, investigation teams, benchmarking teams, and collaborating with laboratory training organizations.
• May coordinate activities to accomplish goals with other trainers.
• Evaluate training programs to ascertain that requirements are met and that the programs are vigorous and are accomplishing the goals established for delivery of training that prepares employees to perform their jobs.
• Conduct self-assessment activities required by company procedures, using results to improve the training programs.
• Track deficiencies and provide timely completion of actions that correct/mitigate deficiencies.
• Document and implement required corrective measures if needed.
• Mentor junior staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level