Sr Ops Training Instructor

Constellation Energy·Marseilles, Illinois·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Senior Operations Training Instructor at Constellation's LaSalle Station nuclear facility (Marseilles, IL). Develops, implements, and evaluates NRC-compliant nuclear operations training programs for Reactor Operators and Non-Licensed Operators. Position requires SRO certification within 18 months and involves designing performance-based training, maintaining compliance with INPO guidance and regulatory updates, conducting simulator and classroom instruction, and supporting fleet initiatives.

Responsibilities

—Design, develop, implement, and evaluate plant-specific nuclear licensed Operations training programs using Constellation's systematic approach to training model
—Coordinate and conduct performance-based Reactor Operator (RO) and Non-Licensed Operator (NLO) training programs aligned with user community requirements
—Maintain training programs current with INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Bulletins, design changes, procedure updates, and new regulations
—Prepare trainee examinations and conduct evaluations in classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments
—Conduct counseling sessions with trainees, evaluate results, and develop individualized training programs
—Support facility and fleet initiatives including business projects, refuel outage support, and emergency preparedness duties
—Participate in NRC, INPO, and management audits; prepare responses to audit findings
—Supervise collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports documenting training activities
—Maintain current knowledge of plant operations and disciplinary techniques to develop high-quality training
—Achieve Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification within 18 months of assuming the position
—Perform emergency response duties, departmental coverage, and outage support as directed by management

Qualifications

—High school diploma/GED with 6 years of related power plant operator experience (test reactor, commercial, industrial, or military), OR Associate's degree in technical discipline, education, or training with 4 years of related power plant operator experience, OR Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or related science with 2 years of related power plant operator experience
—Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements as applicable
—Favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
—Meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.5.4) Standard requirements for nuclear power plant personnel