Training Specialists Operations & Technical (Associate - Senior level Trainers)

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

21d•$69,100 - $153,200•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is hiring multiple Training Specialists Operations & Technical at associate through senior levels for its Aiken, South Carolina location on the Savannah River Site. The positions support key nuclear waste processing facilities within the SRS Liquid Waste Operations mission. The role researches, analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates training curricula and programs, primarily for facility operations staff. Training helps employees attain and maintain operational and technical qualifications established by SRMC and the Department of Energy (DOE), and perform their jobs safely and proficiently. Specialists contribute to identifying training needs and provide cost-effective, performance-based instruction through classroom, e-learning, hands-on, and other effective methods. Senior-level specialists may lead subject, functional, or facility areas and may serve as a Subcontract Technical Representative. Duties vary by level. Associate specialists support instruction, training material development and review, examinations, records, needs analyses, scheduling or qualification tracking, budget activities, and Operating Experience Program (OEP) lessons-learned training. Mid-level specialists design, develop, deliver, and evaluate training; create and revise instructional materials; administer examinations; support and advise junior instructors; and carry out training administration. Senior specialists handle training across numerous systems or areas of specialization, serve as primary contacts for curricula or initiatives, evaluate other instructors, guide administrative tasks, and lead assigned departmental initiatives or projects. Candidates must meet DOE Order 426.2 requirements applicable to the position. The offered level will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The stated annual pay range is USD $69,100 to $153,200; exceptions may be considered based on education, experience, and organizational skill needs.

Requirements

Meet the applicable conditions of DOE Order 426.2, which may require additional training or knowledge based on the position’s duties and responsibilities.
Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in Education; a bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus para-professional or professional work experience or skilled-trade experience in a high-hazard, nuclear, or highly regulated industrial plant or facility; an associate degree plus relevant training or teaching experience, skilled-trade experience, or professional experience in such an environment; or a high school diploma/GED plus relevant training or teaching experience, skilled-trade experience, or professional experience in such an environment.
For associate- or high-school-level education pathways, a combination of the outlined experience may satisfy the entry requirement.
Experience and qualifications determine the level offered.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) instructor or with Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC).
Bachelor’s or associate degree.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, or Engineering.
Courses in education or training emphasizing instructional analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, if not included in secondary education curriculum.
In-depth knowledge of technical training techniques and concepts in a DOE, Department of Defense (DOD), or commercial nuclear (NRC) environment.
Familiarity with applicable federal laws and DOE orders.
Working knowledge of industrial processes such as wastewater treatment, mechanical or electrical processes; hazardous materials management; nuclear facility operations; and transportation regulations.
Experience delivering or managing training using state-of-the-art e-learning technologies or multimedia graphics software, Learning Management Systems (LMS), or Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS).
Proficiency with e-learning authoring software, preferably Adobe Captivate or Lectora.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite media programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical prints and schematics, work control processes, and construction processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Complete requirements under DOE Order 426.2 related to training and coursework needed to perform the position.
Assist with or deliver lectures and training using approved lesson plans or job performance measures.
Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate training suited to the role’s subject matter and level of complexity.
Conduct classroom instruction and on-the-job walk-through training; assist students in using interactive training tools and provide supplemental resources.
Monitor trainee progress and achievement of lesson objectives; administer oral and written examinations and evaluate job performance measures.
Develop, write, revise, and review lesson plans, training manuals, student guides, e-learning materials, and other instructional materials.
Conduct job, task, and needs analyses and contribute to course improvements and training design.
Evaluate training effectiveness through course evaluations and exam-result data, and provide input on or evaluations of other instructors as applicable to level.
Support or coordinate training schedules, attendance monitoring, production of training materials, qualification tracking, and budget preparation and tracking, as applicable to level.
Develop, implement, and issue Operating Experience Program (OEP) and Lessons Learned training materials.
Maintain training records and files and proctor examinations and self-study sessions.
Advise or assist less experienced instructors with training materials and instructional skills, as applicable to level.
Lead departmental initiatives or projects as assigned at the senior level.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% immediate company contribution and additional matching for employee contributions.
Health insurance and prescription drug program.
Health Savings Account.
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
160 hours of annual paid time off, accrued monthly, plus 11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Life and accident coverage.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet employee needs.