Production Training Specialist

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Production Training Specialist identifies training needs with internal customers and recommends solutions. The role develops and presents training materials and lesson plans on varied technical subjects, supports the tracking and scheduling of facility personnel training, and applies the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process. The specialist provides expertise in learning transfer, helps prepare training documentation for audits and assessments, and monitors regulatory compliance to support a safe, secure, and knowledgeable workforce. The role also interprets applicable DOE Orders, laws, regulations, and company procedures and recommends training options suited to customer needs and available resources. The position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance. It may involve access to Material Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program or other DOE counterintelligence evaluations. Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience; ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience requirements.
Knowledge of production facility operating characteristics, principles, and operating limits.
Ability to accurately define organizational missions, technical requirements, and training needs.
Proven written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, and analytical skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Qualified BIT and OJT instructor.
Knowledge of DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities; Y90-004, Conduct of Y-12 Training; and Y90-02-005, Y-12 Production and Quality Operations Training Procedure.
Knowledge of fissile material handling and nuclear criticality safety procedures and practices.
Knowledge of Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSE) within nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities

Interface with line managers, organization managers, and subject matter experts to identify training needs and recommend solutions.
Apply the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, when developing training materials.
Develop and present training materials and lesson plans on varied technical subjects to hourly, weekly, and monthly audiences.
Assist organization managers and supervisors with tracking and scheduling training requirements for facility personnel.
Provide expertise in learning transfer and determine when new learning methods and theories should be tested and implemented.
Assist organization managers in providing training materials and documentation for internal and external audits and assessments.
Monitor and review regulatory compliance requirements to ensure employee training supports a safe, secure, and knowledgeable workforce.
Interpret DOE Orders, laws, regulations, and company procedures and recommend appropriate training options, considering available in-house training, alternatives to classroom instruction, course modifications or development, and outside vendors.