Ops Training Instructor
CLINTON/Illinois/US
- Education
- Full-time
- nuclear training
- operations instructor
- reactor operator training
The Operations Training Instructor is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining nuclear plant-specific training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The role involves conducting performance-based training, trainee evaluation, and continuous improvement using industry regulations and operational experience. Senior instructors must achieve or hold Senior Reactor Operator certification and support various operational and emergency preparedness activities within a nuclear clean energy environment.
Who We Are
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.
Operations Training Instructor
Expected salary range of $106,200 to $118,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Sr Operations Training Instructor
Expected salary range of $135,000 to $150,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Primary Purpose of Position
Demonstrates 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.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- 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.
Operations Training Instructor Job Code XKAG
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED with 6 years of related (e.g. test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military power plant operator) experience OR
- Associate&rsquos 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&rsquos 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"
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Sr Operations Training Instructor Job Code XKAK
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Operations Training Instructor Job Code XKAG
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial nuclear training
- Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT)
Sr Operations Training Instructor Job Code XKAK
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial nuclear training
- Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT)
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