Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior

NextEra Energy•Hiawatha, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior to lead operations department training in support of the historic restart of Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking moment in nuclear energy, while developing the next generation of nuclear operators. 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

Responsibilities

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