Nuclear Mechanical Training Instructor-Remote

Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Mechanical Training Instructor for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

In this role, the M&T Training Instructor – Mechanical will develop maintenance and technical (M&T) training programs, processes, and procedures to support establishing and running M&T training. The position integrates and coordinates with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on operator training.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance and 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.
• Develop and execute a strategy for training program initial accreditation.
• Use the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to develop high-quality training curriculum for maintenance and technical personnel.
• Revise training programs to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, modifications to plant procedures, and changes in plant processes.
• Participate actively in the Training Curriculum Review Committee.
• Coordinate with management, the emergency response organization, and other organizations in the development and improvement of training programs.
• Prepare trainee examination material and trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate.
• Prepare processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling sessions, and individualized training programs.
• Incorporate 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.
• Participate in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepare responses to audit findings.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of plant design, plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop effective, high-quality training.
• Supervise the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
• Assist 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.
• Provide training and instruction on mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, turbines, and heat exchangers.
• Design and conduct hands-on training exercises, including lab exercises, mock-up scenarios, and on-the-job training.
• Teach and reinforce proper use of maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and work packages while emphasizing precision, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess and qualify mechanical technicians through written tests, performance evaluations, and hands-on demonstrations to ensure they meet qualification standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of commercial power plant experience in a nuclear mechanical maintenance discipline.
• Military nuclear experience of 4 years or more.
• A combination of other experience with academic degrees may be considered.
• Mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of maintenance and 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.
• High degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Understanding of 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.
• Ability to adapt 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.