Nuclear Station Instructor (Maint/Tech) - Harris Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy•New Hill, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supplies the nuclear generating fleet with competent and properly trained personnel and maintains fleet non-accredited training programs and materials to satisfy INPO and regulatory agency requirements. Develops and implements fleet training programs to meet company, INPO, and regulatory agency requirements for competent, qualified nuclear generating station personnel. Provides instruction and evaluation in classroom, simulator, laboratory, and in-plant settings, specifically for the I&C Training Program (engineering experience may be substituted). Supports analysis, design, development, and maintenance of training materials; updates materials for technical accuracy and recency; and works with plant engineering during plant modifications to assess training impacts and develop gap training. The role interfaces with internal groups and external agencies, including INPO and the NRC, and supports training assessments, audits, and evaluations. The instructor supports scheduled refueling outages, potentially through temporary assignment to the refueling team or other outage support positions. The role also supports the Emergency Response Organization by obtaining and maintaining qualifications for ERO positions owned by the Training Section, and maintains diverse qualifications and skills to provide classes and services such as NANTEL proctoring and ERO qualification. Work takes place primarily in a classroom, with laboratory training, some work in power plants, and support for outage work in a typical industrial setting. After onboarding, work is hybrid, performed remotely and onsite. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute of their designated Duke Energy facility. The role requires unescorted nuclear plant access and travel of 5–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. The position is not represented by a union and does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of related work experience.
Meet the minimum ANSI requirements for the position identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
At least 0.25 years of nuclear power plant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional techniques through training or experience.
Must maintain unescorted nuclear plant access.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Five years of related work experience.
Five years of Instrument and Controls (I&C) Technician or engineering-related experience at the Nuclear I&E Tech III level or Lead Engineer level or higher.
An associate's degree in an applicable Instrument and Control System technology field.
Demonstrated leadership qualities emphasizing flexibility, initiative, motivation, teamwork, organizing, planning, scheduling, and executing work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations and speak clearly, concisely, and effectively before small and large groups.
Previous assistance with training activities, including training development and implementation.
Ability to establish effective working relationships inside and outside the work group.
Five years of instructional experience.
Good working knowledge of regulatory training requirements.
In-depth knowledge of the INPO Accreditation process and NRC requirements.
Thorough understanding of the Systematic Approach to Training and ETQS process.
Good personal computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide effective instruction and evaluation in classroom, simulator, laboratory, and/or in-plant settings, specifically for the I&C Training Program (engineering experience may be substituted).
Support analysis, design, development, and maintenance of training materials.
Develop or update training materials to ensure technical accuracy and recency.
Interface with plant engineering during plant modifications to evaluate training impact and develop required gap training.
Interface with internal groups and external agencies, including INPO and the NRC, to maintain high-quality training programs.
Support the conduct of assessments and participate in site and industry training assessments, audits, and evaluations.
Support the outage organization during scheduled refueling outages, potentially through temporary assignment to the refueling team or other outage support positions.
Support the Emergency Response Organization by obtaining and maintaining qualifications for ERO positions owned by the Training Section.
Maintain diverse qualifications and skills to provide classes and services, including NANTEL proctoring and ERO qualification, as required.