Operations Instructor - Nuclear

Xcel Energy • Welch, MN

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About The Position

The Operations Instructor analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates operator training in a variety of settings, working with other instructors and groups in accordance with accredited training processes and applicable codes and regulations. The role evaluates trainee performance on the job and in the simulator when applicable, implements the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process for Operations training programs, and may provide initial and continuing training for Operations personnel. Additional duties include maintaining training programs, managing corrective action program (CAP) matters, and supporting day-to-day Operations group activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to interface well with people, communicate effectively, and express ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing.
• Ability to present training material effectively to classes of varying sizes and with varied entry-level knowledge.
• Organizational and administrative skills sufficient to produce, maintain, and deliver accredited performance-based training.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must satisfy all Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• RO or SRO license or SRO Certification.
• Expertise or familiarity with power plant operations.
• Technical expertise in another discipline, such as electrical or mechanical maintenance, health physics, or chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design training for non-licensed operator, licensed operator, Shift Manager, and Shift Technical Advisor training programs.
• Develop and deliver classroom and/or simulator training for operator training programs.
• Develop and administer examinations for operator training programs.
• Pursue qualifications such as general instructor, simulator booth operator, SRO Certification, and simulator floor instructor; maintain SRO Certification once qualified to support instructional needs.
• Assist with self-assessments and other evaluations of operator training programs.
• Assist with in-processing contract employees for plant outages.
• Support plant refueling outages by transitioning to plant staff during lengthy outages.
• Serve as a member of the site Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
• Evaluate trainee performance on the job and in the simulator when applicable.
• Maintain training programs, manage CAP matters, and support day-to-day Operations group activities.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed