Operations Training Material Developer

TerraPower LLC.•Kemmerer, WY

2d•$125,213 - $162,615

About The Position

The Operations Training Instructor reports directly to the Operations Training Manager and develops operations training programs and materials for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). The role establishes the programs, processes, and procedures needed to deliver licensed and non-licensed operator training, coordinating with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations. The instructor uses the Systematic Approach to Training to develop and maintain curriculum, examinations, and evaluations across classroom, laboratory, on-the-job training, and simulator environments. The role supports initial training-program accreditation, maintains compliance with company standards and applicable NRC, INPO, and other regulatory requirements, and updates training to reflect plant and procedure changes, operating experience, new regulations, and training-effectiveness findings. The instructor also supports audits, oversees auditable training records, and assists the Operations Training Manager with department goals and cost estimates. This position requires the ability to meet applicable ANSI/ANS 3.1 qualification criteria. The role includes extended sitting and prolonged work, visual and audio-focused tasks, typing, and occasional stairs; it requires the ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds. Travel is 0–10%.

Requirements

Associate degree in science or engineering.
At least 4 years of commercial nuclear power plant operator training experience.
At least 2 years of experience as a simulator instructor.
Previous SRO/RO license holder or at least 4 years of experience with an SRO certification.
Mastery of skills and extensive subject-matter knowledge in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and proposing modifications to licensed operator training programs.
Working knowledge of plant simulation software.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to training excellence.
High degree of trust and integrity, open communication, respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
Understanding of how individual actions and decisions affect the organization’s ability to meet requirements to regulatory agencies and the public.
Ability to adapt to changes in plant design, procedures, schedules, and other challenges associated with designing, constructing, and commissioning a new nuclear power plant.
Meet applicable minimum education and experience criteria under ANSI/ANS 3.1, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required.
Ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develop operator training processes, programs, and procedures for a new training department, ensuring compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and execute a strategy for initial training-program accreditation.
Use the Systematic Approach to Training to develop curriculum for licensed and non-licensed operators.
Revise training programs to maintain instructional and technical accuracy in response to plant design, procedure, and process changes.
Participate in the Training Curriculum Review Committee.
Coordinate with operations management, the emergency response organization, and other organizations to develop and improve training programs.
Prepare trainee examinations and evaluations for classroom, laboratory, on-the-job training, and simulator settings, as appropriate.
Prepare processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling, and individualized training programs.
Incorporate operating experience reports, NRC notices, plant and procedure changes, new regulations, and training-effectiveness reports into training programs and materials.
Participate in NRC, INPO, and management audits and prepare responses to audit findings.
Maintain knowledge of plant design, operations, and relevant disciplines and techniques to develop effective training.
Supervise the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports documenting training-program activities.
Assist the Operations Training Manager in establishing department goals and cost estimates for budgeted activities and assigned projects or subject areas.