Operations Training Contractor

We are assisting our confidential client with the search for highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. The Operations Training Instructor would report directly to the Operations Training Manager and will be focused on the development of the operations training programs and training materials for the project. In this role, you will develop the programs, processes, and procedures necessary for establishing and running licensed operator and non-licensed operator training. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on operator training.Location: Remote/ Kemmerer, WyLength of Assignment: 12 months with potential to extendBenefits: Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and the opportunity to support advanced energy technology development.Eligibility: U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Work sponsorship is not available at this time.TasksDevelops operator 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 to develop new high-quality training curriculum for licensed and non-licensed operators.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 operations 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 the Operations Training Manager 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 SkillsAssociates degree in science/engineering4 years of commercial nuclear power plant operator training experience2 years of experience as a simulator instructorPrevious SRO/RO license holder or 4+ Years of experience with SRO-certificationMastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of licensed operator training programs.Working knowledge of plant simulation softwareWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skillsAttention to detail and aspiration for training excellenceThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamworkUnderstands 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 publicAdapts 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.Estimated Compensation Range: $52 - $85per hour. All experience levels considered.About Hansell TierneyHansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.This Organization Participates in E-Verify