Ops Training Instructor

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Morris, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation, a leading clean energy producer, is seeking an Operations Training Instructor or Sr. Operations Training Instructor for their Dresden Nuclear Power Station in Morris, Illinois. This role is crucial for driving performance improvement through training, focusing on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of plant-specific nuclear licensed Operations training programs. The position involves coordinating and conducting performance-based training for Reactor Operators (RO) and Non-Licensed Operators (NLO) in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model and department procedures. The role also ensures training programs remain current by incorporating information from industry reports, regulatory updates, and plant modifications. Responsibilities include preparing and conducting trainee evaluations, providing counseling, and developing individualized training plans. The instructor will support business initiatives, project management, refuel outage support, emergency preparedness, and special projects. Participation in audits and preparation of responses to findings are also key duties. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of plant operations and training techniques is essential. The role requires supervision of training records and documentation. A critical requirement is achieving Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification within 18 months of assuming the position. The position may also involve other job assignments and duties as directed by management, including emergency response and outage support.

Requirements

Operations Training Instructor (Job Code XKAG) Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED with 6 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience OR Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, education, or training with 4 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or related science, education or training with 2 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience
Sr Operations Training Instructor (Job Code XKAK) Minimum Qualifications: Previous Equipment Operator with 6 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience OR Associate's degree in technical discipline, education, or training with 4 years of nuclear technical background or 6 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience OR Current or previous licensed Reactor Operator or SRO certification with 4 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience OR Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or related science, education or training with 3 years of nuclear technical background or 4 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience OR Current or previous SRO license
Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial nuclear training
Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT)

Responsibilities

Drives the clean energy center (CEC) and personnel performance improvement through the use of training.
Coordinates, and conducts performance-based operations Reactor Operator (RO)/Non-Licensed Operator (NLO) training programs as required by user community in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model, department procedures, and with proper application of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.
Assures the training programs are maintained current and incorporate information gained from Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Significant Operating Experience Reports and Constellation Nuclear Event Reports (NERs), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Bulletins and Information Notices, CEC design change and backfit information, CEC procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports.
Prepares trainee examination and conducts trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate and conducts counseling sessions for trainees, evaluates the results, and recommends/develops individualized training programs.
Support CEC and fleet in the areas of business initiatives, project management, refuel outage support, emergency preparedness duties, and special projects.
Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
Maintains knowledge of plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop and conduct effective, high-quality training.
Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
Must achieve Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification within 18 months of assuming the position.
Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.