Nuclear Technical Instructor or Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor
About The Position
Xcel Energy is hiring for either a Nuclear Technical Instructor or a Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor. The Nuclear Technical Instructor uses a systematic approach to training to conduct initial and continuing training for maintenance and technical personnel, and evaluates and improves training to maximize program effectiveness. The Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor is an experienced trainer with in-depth technical knowledge and proficiency in systematic approach to training (SAT) principles. This role performs analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation for accredited training programs; coaches station workers in classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job settings; and supports accreditation of operator training programs. The instructor may serve as a program lead. Both roles deliver and develop technical training, evaluate trainee performance and feedback, address emerging training needs, and support safe plant operations. The Senior Instructor also leads or assists with program assessments and manages administrative requirements and performance indicators. Support for plant refueling outages and the site Emergency Response Organization may be needed. The posting describes Xcel Energy’s hybrid work model generally: many roles work onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, but expectations vary by role, team, and business needs. It does not specify the work location expectations for this position.
Requirements
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: at least 5 years of related work experience.
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: knowledge and/or experience in troubleshooting processes and/or power plant equipment.
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: experience with installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, configuration, and repair of power plant equipment.
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: knowledge of using a systematic approach to training.
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: knowledge of computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: previous experience developing and delivering training.
- Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor: ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
- Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor: diploma or GED plus an associate degree or equivalent. The posting allows a combination of instructional or work experience related to operation of a commercial or military nuclear facility.
- Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor: at least 5 years of related work experience, including 3 years of training-related experience. Qualifying experience may combine work in a related technical discipline, technical instruction or education, comparable journeyman or military experience, military or commercial instruction, public education, college or technical-school teaching, or qualification as an in-plant trainer.
- Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor: National Academy of Nuclear Training (NANT) qualified instructor, or ability to obtain the qualification within one year of assignment.
- Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor: familiarity with SAT principles and regulatory requirements for the assigned discipline.
- Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor: familiarity with requirements for maintaining accreditation of maintenance and technical training programs.
Nice To Haves
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.
- Nuclear Technical Instructor: bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Previous power plant or Nuclear Navy background.
- Previous experience with Radiation Protection or Mechanical Maintenance.
- Senior Nuclear Technical Instructor: experience in performance analysis.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial and continuing training in classroom and laboratory environments, and just-in-time training when needed for plant operations.
- Coordinate training provided by equipment vendors and outside training organizations.
- Create and modify lesson plans, practical exercises, and multimedia materials for maintenance and technical personnel.
- Develop and administer examinations to validate trainees’ knowledge and comprehension.
- Develop technical mock-up equipment for hands-on training.
- Collect and evaluate training feedback from trainees, management, and industry, and participate in training committees to evaluate effectiveness.
- Design task-oriented training and define specific, measurable behaviors and performance standards.
- Provide training expertise during analysis of performance problems and assess training requests for management and program owners.
- Respond to emergent training needs and performance issues.
- Maintain short- and long-range training schedules; schedule and notify personnel through the Learning Management System; verify training and attendance records; and maintain personnel qualification records, qualification manuals, and associated task lists.
- Participate in periodic assessments of training programs.
- Conduct needs assessments and analyze jobs and tasks to design, develop, and implement training for assigned technical programs.
- Lead or assist self-assessments and other evaluations of training programs.
- Coordinate, lead, and conduct training for assigned programs in accordance with applicable codes, ACADs, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage program administrative requirements, including performance indicators, and develop and administer examinations in classroom, laboratory, or plant settings.
- Maintain personal development, learning, and qualifications to support training programs, including instructor qualifications applicable to the role.
- Lead development of programs that support safe plant operations through expertise in assigned programs.
- Support plant refueling outages and the site Emergency Response Organization as needed.
Benefits
- Annual incentive program
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Health care flexible spending account
- Health savings account, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
- Limited-purpose flexible spending account, if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA
- Transportation reimbursement account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center reimbursement, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer paid time off
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
