Instructor, Operations

Instructor, Operations Holtec Decommissioning International (HDI) is currently seeking an Operations Instructor to join the Palisades Nuclear Plant team in Covert, MI.   We are proud of our reputation for professional and technical excellence, and we recognize that the key to upholding that reputation resides in the excellence of our employees.

We are looking for talent who brings value to the organization and contributes to advancing our business and reputation.  Palisades Nuclear Power Plant is positioned to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning.

By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the industry and the nation!   JOB SUMMARY Conducts licensed and non-licensed operator initial and continuing training.

Works closely with Operations department personnel to identify weaknesses in knowledge, skill, and behavior, and then systematically leverages training solutions appropriately to close gaps in performance in a timely manner .    JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES   Develops instructional materials and conducts training (classroom, simulator, and lab) for licensed and non-licensed operators.

An incumbent at this level should have in-depth knowledge of instructional design theory (SAT / TSD) as well as hold or have held a Senior Reactor Operators (SRO) license or SRO certification.

The operations instructor is also required to participate in rigorous continuing technical and instructional training.

This level is also responsible for maintaining training programs in accordance with nuclear industry, regulatory, and legal requirements.

Ensures Operator training programs are maintained current by incorporat ing plant changes.

Maintains knowledge of plant operations to support the analysis, design, and development of high - quality training materials .

C onducts trainee evaluations in various training settings (c lassroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator ).

Support s station business initiatives, refuel ing outage s , E mergency P lanning (EP) duties, and other projects.

Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits.

Ensures training records are completed and auditable .

Demonstrates leadership by upholding high standards in all training settings.    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS   P revious or current SRO license or SRO c ertification with industry experience t eaching L icensed Operator Requalification (LOR) and / or Licensed Operator Initial (LOI) training in all training settings .

Qualified classroom and simulator instructor experience.

K nowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT) process.

Good interpersonal skills, effective writing and verbal communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to instruct.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.      Minimum education required of the position :

• High School diploma or equivalent or a ssociate’s / bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc., with four years of nuclear (preferably) or other related industry work experience.   Minimum experience required of the position :     Four years of commercial nuclear (desirable) plant experience or B.S.
• Degree in Science, or Technology with three years nuclear training experience (commercial or military).

Industry and / or INPO classroom and simulator certified Operations training instructor .      Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position :

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.      Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position :

Industry and / or INPO classroom and simulator certified Operations training instructor .      ANSI Required :