Mechanical Maintenance Training Instructor – Nuclear Operations

Our client is seeking a Contractor to provide the following services focused on the development of M&T training programs and training materials for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). In this role, the M&T Training Instructor – Mechanical reports directly to the M&T Training Manager and will develop the programs, processes, and procedures necessary for establishing and running M&T training. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on operator training.

Tasks:

• Develops Maintenance & Technical (M&T) training processes, programs, and procedures for a newly developed training department, ensuring compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and executes a strategy for training program initial accreditation.
• Uses the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to develop new high-quality training curriculum for maintenance and technical personnel.
• Revises training programs to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, modifications to plant procedures, and changes in plant processes.
• Participates actively in the Training Curriculum Review Committee.
• Coordinates with management, the emergency response organization, and other organizations in the development and improvement of training programs.
• Prepares trainee examination material and trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate.
• Prepares processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling sessions, and individualized training programs.
• Incorporates information gained from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design changes, plant procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports into the training program and various training material.
• Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of plant design, plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop effective, high-quality training.
• Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
• Assists Training Management in establishing department goals, and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• 2 years of commercial power plant experience in a nuclear mechanical maintenance discipline. Military nuclear experience of 4 years or more and A combination of other experience with academic degrees may be considered.
• Mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of Maintenance & Technical (M&T) training programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for training excellence.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Understands how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public.
• Adapts well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.

Currently looking for instructors with the following experience:

• Training and Instruction on Mechanical Systems – Provide in-depth instruction on the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of nuclear plant mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, turbines, and heat exchangers.
• Developed Hands-On Training Exercises – Design and conduct practical lab exercises, mock-up scenarios, and on-the-job training to enhance mechanical maintenance skills in a controlled learning environment.
• Ensured Adherence to Maintenance Procedures – Teach and reinforce proper use of maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and work packages while emphasizing precision, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assessed and Qualified Mechanical Technicians – Evaluate trainees' mechanical proficiency through written tests, performance evaluations, and hands-on demonstrations to ensure they meet qualification standards.