Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior

NextEra Energy • Homestead, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Instructor at Turkey Point supports a two-unit nuclear site in South Florida, delivering high-quality training that ensures operational excellence and regulatory compliance. This role plays a key part in developing and qualifying licensed operators and maintaining a high-performing training program.

At NextEra Energy, our most important resource is our people—this role is critical in developing the next generation of nuclear professionals.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

• Former SRO with instructor certification and demonstrated instructional experience
• Strong operational background with a passion for developing others
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and drive performance improvement
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Previous Turkey Point (PTN) experience is a plus
• Bachelor's - Sciences
• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Certified Nuc Trng Instructor Classroom
• SRO License - Active, Inactive, or Prior

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and simulator instruction to initial and continuing training students
• Support qualification of instructors, including classroom and simulator certification
• Prepare for and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching to improve outcomes
• Critique and continuously improve training materials, processes, and procedures
• Collaborate with operations to ensure training aligns with plant needs
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees