Senior Instructor (Chester, Hybrid)

Dominion Energy•CHESTER, VA

1d•$90,900 - $118,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy is hiring a Senior Instructor to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate performance-based technical training for employees, with a focus on Operations instruction. The role delivers simulator training in control room environments at the Technical Training Center or generating locations, as well as instructor-led classroom and remote training and other operations courses supporting the fleet. The instructor supervises trainees and other personnel in simulator and classroom activities; teaches technical subjects; and evaluates knowledge, behavior, retention, and mastery. The role provides instruction for Control Room Operator, Lead Maintenance Operator, and other operations-related qualification programs, coordinates with site supervision on trainee progress, and consults across Power Generation as a subject matter expert in operational support. The position emphasizes safety culture, environmental stewardship, and the use of Human Performance tools and defenses. The Senior Instructor assists with creating and revising technical training materials in collaboration with a training specialist, applies adult learning theory and instructional design processes, evaluates training effectiveness, and adapts materials or teaching approaches to support learners. The role maintains knowledge of generating-station equipment and distributed control systems, gathers station-specific information for training materials, teaches at station locations when needed, administers oral boards, assesses trainees for advanced placement, and consults with the Power Generation Excellence team on best-practice work procedures and processes. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Chester and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days teleworking. The stated working conditions include office work 51–75% of the time and travel 26–50% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related coal or gas turbine operations experience with a bachelor's degree; alternatively, at least 7 years with an associate degree or 9 years with a high school diploma.
A degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related operations experience, such as Control Room Operations or Lead Maintenance Operations, may be accepted in lieu of the preferred education level.
Knowledge and/or experience operating boilers, steam turbines, and gas turbines using a distributed control system.
Operations-related knowledge of power-generating systems and controls, control room systems, operating and maintenance procedures, environmental regulations, and power-generation standards in an industrial setting.
Advocacy of safe work practices at stations, including participation as a Safety Committee member or Human Performance advocate and completion of Human Performance Observations.
Strong communication skills, including instructor experience, presentation skills, and use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to assess readiness in classroom, simulator, and generating-site settings.
Ability to understand highly technical training materials and teach them to entry-level trainees.
Ability to perform most work using field knowledge, skills, and understanding of best practices and operational procedures.
Ability to make decisions independently.
Ability to provide assistance, advice, and solutions to peers, customers, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of the Operator Development Program or Maintenance Operator Development Program.
Previous Control Room Operator or Lead Maintenance Operator experience.
Experience developing and presenting training or safety topics to other personnel.
Leadership skills in supervising, coaching, training, or mentoring employees.
Bachelor's degree; Education is the preferred discipline, though other disciplines may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate performance-based technical training, primarily for Operations.
Deliver simulator training in control room environments at the Technical Training Center or generating locations.
Deliver instructor-led classroom training in person and remotely, along with other operations courses supporting the fleet.
Supervise trainees and other personnel in simulator and classroom activities; teach technical subjects and evaluate knowledge, behavior, retention, and mastery.
Provide instruction for Control Room Operator, Lead Maintenance Operator, and other operations-related qualification classes.
Coordinate with site supervision to assess trainee progress and provide feedback.
Serve across Power Generation as a subject matter expert in operational support.
Promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship, emphasizing Human Performance tools and defenses.
Create and revise technical training materials with a training specialist using accepted instructional design processes.
Apply adult learning theory, evaluate training effectiveness, and revise training materials as appropriate.
Identify participants with learning difficulties and tutor them or determine an effective learning method.
Maintain knowledge of generating-station equipment and distributed control systems and incorporate that knowledge into training materials.
Travel to locations to gather equipment photographs, drawings, and other information for training materials; write station-specific materials.
Instruct classes at station locations when necessary.
Administer oral boards and assess knowledge for advanced trainee placement.
Consult with the Power Generation Excellence team to clarify and define best-practice work procedures and processes.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.