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Talen Energy · 2 months ago

Instructor - Operations

Berwick, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Talen Energy is a leading energy company, and they are seeking an Operations Instructor to train and qualify nuclear plant operators at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. The role involves classroom instruction, simulator training, and developing training materials to enhance operator performance and ensure operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Train and evaluate Operations personnel in classroom settings, the control room simulator, and the plant environment

Instruct and assess non-licensed operators, initial license candidates, licensed operators, shift technical advisors, shift managers, and other station personnel as needed

Obtain and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification and instructor qualifications per station standards

Develop and maintain training materials, including lesson plans, simulator scenarios, job performance measures, procedures, curriculum schedules, and evaluation tools

Identify, analyze, and address performance gaps using the station’s corrective action program

Support simulator fidelity and certification in accordance with NRC regulations and ANSI standards

Participate in performance improvement activities such as self-assessments, benchmarking, and program reviews

Support collateral duties including:

Refueling outage support

Response to emergent plant issues

On-call participation in the Emergency Response Organization

Qualification

Senior Reactor Operator CertificationOperations training experienceNuclear power plant operationsInstructor qualificationsRegulatory examination developmentVISION training softwareL3M simulator softwarePerformance improvement initiativesClassroom instruction experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in a technical field from an accredited college or university AND four years of experience in the operation or operations training of a commercial nuclear power plant or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

RO/SRO license/certification AND High school diploma/GED AND six years of experience in the operation or operations training of a commercial nuclear power plant or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

High school diploma/GED AND eight years of experience in the operation or operations training department of a commercial nuclear power plant or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Instructor experience (e.g., time served teaching at Prototype, ‘A' School, or Power School), and qualifications (Engineering Watch Supervisor, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor, and Propulsion Plant Watch Officer) will be considered in lieu of RO/SRO license/certification