Nuclear Training Instructor Sr - Simulator Test Operator

NextEra Energy

20h

About The Position

The Nuclear Training Instructor Sr - Simulator SRO Test Operator at Duane Arnold Energy Center plays a critical role in ensuring the full-scope simulator remains a high-fidelity, NRC/ANSI-compliant training and testing platform. This position directly supports licensed operator training, regulatory compliance, and plant operational integrity by leading simulator testing, issue management, training support, and engineering change implementation across all simulator systems and environments. This role operates in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment where technical precision and regulatory compliance are essential. The position requires close collaboration with Operations, Training (ILT and LOCT), Reactor Engineering, Emergency Planning, and external agencies. The role demands independent technical judgment, strong organizational skills, and around-the-clock availability to support training operations. Position Specific Job Responsibilities• This job is responsible for preparing employees to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator and senior operator licensing examinations. Employees in this role deliver integrated systems training to participants that covers plant operations and prepares them to stand field and/or control room watch duty.

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 7+ years
Nuclear Experience: 7+ years
Bachelor’s in a technical field (e.g., Math, Physical Sciences specialty, Engineering) or equivalent education and/or experience
Related industry OR nuclear operations training experience: 8+ years
Upon hire, SRO certification must be obtained for the site where training duties are performed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's - Sciences
Bachelor's - Engineering
Certified Nuc Trng Instructor Classroom
SRO License - Active, Inactive, or Prior
Bachelor's – Engineering or Nuclear Technology
SRO License – Active, Inactive, or Prior
Experience as a Simulator Coordinator or equivalent role at a nuclear facility
Experience as a licensed operator training instructor (ILT or LOCT)
Hands-on experience with full-scope simulator software platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience implementing engineering changes and reference plant modifications in a simulator environment
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Performs all NRC/ANSI required simulator testing each core cycle and conducts post-event testing as required; manages issues identified during testing to closure
Maintains test data to support testing and training data needs
Creates and manages the full simulator Initial Condition bank, scenario directories, front-end environments, and virtual panel configurations across all simulator platforms
Maintains training support materials including reactivity books, chemistry data sheets, automated briefing sheets, Ops aids, and simulator physical fidelity
Provides real-time technical support during Ops training and conducts simulator operator qualification and requalification training
Investigates and resolves simulator issues with internal and external stakeholders through closure
Evaluates engineering changes for simulator impact, coordinates implementation with internal and external agencies, and maintains the Long-Term Simulator Differences Log
Assists in coordinating updates and upgrades for all simulator software platforms
Develops, validates, and operates Emergency Plan drill scenarios in coordination with EP and Ops management
Schedules, leads, and documents Simulator Review Committee meetings and tracks follow-up actions to closure
Coordinates and maintains the simulator schedule across all stakeholder groups
Supports NRC exam development, performs exam validations, and provides technical simulator support during NRC exams and industry evaluations
Designs, develops, implements and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements
Operates the simulator and classroom display instruction system during training in accordance with approved procedures
Develops and administers written and oral examinations to include simulator and plant observation
Evaluates and documents operator candidate knowledge of controls and systems
Revises instructional materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices, regulations, and/or operating philosophies
Provides direction to less experienced instructors and function as program lead
Maintains a senior reactor operator certification or license for the site where instruction duties are being performed
Performs other job-related duties as assigned