Superintendent - Nuclear Training

DTE Energy•Frenchtown Charter Township, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent - Nuclear Training manages the execution of training programs at the Fermi nuclear station. The role provides strategic direction, planning, and oversight of training functions to help achieve budget goals and integrate training effectively into plant maintenance and operations. The superintendent interfaces with regulatory agencies on training matters, serves as the primary interface with line managers, and participates in Training Program Review Committees. The position has approximately 3–5 direct reports. The role oversees station nuclear training programs, self-assessments, accreditation renewals, learning systems, and process effectiveness. It ensures training programs meet accreditation objectives and applicable regulatory requirements, including NRC requirements. The superintendent also coordinates training-related work associated with plant modifications, supports line managers in identifying and addressing human performance issues, and ensures training facilities and equipment are maintained to support required activities. This is an on-site role at the assigned work location. The incumbent must be available for a primary assignment supporting DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events affecting customer service. Hiring requirements include background investigation, psychological screening, applicable radiation worker and respiratory training, medical physical, and drug and alcohol screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and ten years of nuclear power industry experience, including five years implementing training programs using the systematic approach to training (SAT) process in a related field and three years of supervisor experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or education and six years of industry-related experience, including three years implementing training programs using the SAT process and two years of supervisor experience.
For Superintendent, Operations Training: three years of experience implementing licensed operator training programs using the SAT process.
For Superintendent, Operations Training: current or previous Senior Reactor Operator License or Certification at a BWR or PWR nuclear plant.
For Superintendent, Maintenance and Technical Training: five years in a technical discipline field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument Controls, Radiological Protection, Chemistry, or Engineering.
For Superintendent, Training Support: five years in a technical discipline field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument Controls, Radiological Protection, Chemistry, or Engineering; OR three years implementing licensed operator training programs using the SAT process; OR five years implementing non-accredited training programs using the SAT process.
Pass all phases of hiring requirements, including background investigation, psychological screening, applicable radiation worker and respiratory training, and medical physical; be medically certifiable to perform required work.
Pass drug and alcohol screening requirements.
Be available to work on-site at the assigned work location.
Be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE emergency response to storms or other events impacting customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory position overseeing training programs that meet the National Academy of Nuclear Training accreditation objectives and criteria and the requirements specified by 10 CFR 50.120.

Responsibilities

Oversee implementation and execution of station nuclear training programs, training self-assessments, accreditation renewal, learning systems management, and process effectiveness.
Provide leadership, strategic direction, and planning for station nuclear training programs.
Monitor commitments to outside regulatory organizations, including state and federal regulators.
Solicit line manager involvement when accreditation or other training commitments or needs are not being fulfilled.
Develop training programs and personnel training status reports for line managers, and assist them in identifying and resolving human performance issues.
Ensure training facilities and equipment are procured and maintained, including simulator software and hardware maintenance, modification, and fidelity programs needed to comply with NRC requirements.
Manage training portions of the site modification program, ensuring plant modifications are analyzed and associated training actions are completed before site implementation.
Oversee implementation of accredited nuclear training programs and ensure they meet National Academy of Nuclear Training accreditation objectives and criteria and 10 CFR 50.120 requirements.
Oversee implementation of NRC regulations related to operator training programs, including development and implementation of licensed operator examinations in accordance with NUREG 1021 guidance.
Regularly observe and evaluate training in all instructional settings and ensure actions promote strengths and correct identified deficiencies.
Identify and develop new programs and initiatives, corporate goals, and business plan actions; work with the line organization to identify performance deficiencies and align training with station priorities and performance needs.