Sr Ops Training Instructor

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Cordova, IL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation is seeking a Sr Ops Training Instructor to demonstrate mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of plant specific nuclear licensed Operations training programs. This role drives clean energy center (CEC) and personnel performance improvement through the use of training. The instructor will coordinate and conduct performance-based operations Reactor Operator (RO)/Non-Licensed Operator (NLO) training programs as required by the 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. The role ensures training programs are maintained current and incorporate information from various industry sources such as INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, Constellation Nuclear Event Reports (NERs), NRC Bulletins and Information Notices, CEC design change and backfit information, CEC procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports. Responsibilities include preparing trainee examinations, conducting trainee evaluations for various environments, and providing counseling sessions. The position also supports CEC and fleet initiatives, project management, refuel outage support, emergency preparedness, and special projects. Participation in NRC, INPO, and management audits, along with preparing responses to audit findings, is also required. The instructor must maintain knowledge of plant operations and disciplinary skills. Supervision of the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports is a key duty. A critical requirement is achieving Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification within 18 months of assuming the position. Other duties may include emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Requirements

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
The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.4.3) Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
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
The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.5.4) Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"

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.