Maintenance & Technical Training Instructor (Engineering)

TerraPower·Kemmerer, WY·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

TerraPower seeks a Maintenance & Technical Training Instructor (Engineering) to develop and execute M&T training programs and materials for the Natrium Demonstration Project. You'll report to the M&T Training Manager and drive the creation of training processes, curriculum, and procedures aligned with NRC regulations and INPO accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

—Develop Maintenance & Technical (M&T) training processes, programs, and procedures for a newly established training department, ensuring compliance with NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and applicable codes and standards
—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, procedure modifications, and process updates
—Participate actively in the Training Curriculum Review Committee
—Coordinate with management, emergency response organization, and other stakeholders in training program development and improvement
—Prepare trainee examination materials and evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments
—Develop processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling, and individualized training programs
—Incorporate information from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, plant design changes, and training effectiveness reports into training materials
—Participate in NRC, INPO, and management audits; prepare responses to audit findings
—Develop and maintain knowledge of plant design, operations, disciplinary skills, and techniques to ensure effective training development
—Supervise collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports
—Assist Training Management in establishing department goals and cost estimates for budgeted activities

Qualifications

—Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Nuclear, or closely related discipline applicable to nuclear power plant systems)
—Minimum 2 years of commercial nuclear power plant experience in plant engineering, systems engineering, or design engineering (or 4+ years of military nuclear experience as alternative)
—Demonstrated mastery of technical and analytical skills with extensive subject matter knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of M&T training programs using SAT
—Experience translating engineering design, system functions, calculations, vendor documentation, and licensing basis information into effective training materials
—Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with ability to develop technically accurate training content
—Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills with ability to convey complex engineering concepts to varied audiences
—Strong attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to training excellence, technical accuracy, and regulatory alignment
—Demonstrated trust, integrity, and professionalism