Nuclear Instructor Operations (Lead)

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RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead in development, maintenance and conduct of training and qualification activities that ensure operators and Shift Technical Advisor qualifications meet regulatory and accreditation requirements and management expectations to support the operation of the assigned site. Lead in implementation and instruction of operator, shift technical advisor, simulator training programs, and clearance procedure training in assigned functional areas to support nuclear plant operation. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Lead in analysis of technical material and change actions (operating experience, modifications, procedure changes, etc.), and prepare/update content evaluations, task lists/matrices to provide technically adequate and effective training materials for Operations Training Programs (including Shift Operations Supervisor Training) by the Training System Development (TSD) process to provide training sufficient for site personnel to perform their job functions, and to satisfy programmatic requirements. Lead and conduct training in a manner to ensure plant goals, objectives, and standards are met; assigned training facilities and training aids promote a professional learning environment, and training delivery is consistent, professional, and cost-effective. Counsel trainees with respect to performance, recommend appropriate remedial actions, maintain examination integrity, and apply high performance standards during training and performance evaluations to certify only those personnel who have demonstrated the ability to safely and efficiently operate and stand for NRC license or re-qualification examination. Prepare, review for accuracy and completeness, and forward for retention per procedures required training records to attest to adequate training of personnel to perform their job functions. Lead in monitoring and assessment of training and job performance activities to factor improvements into training, to have operator training requirements addressed in site procedures, to provide feedback to site management regarding needed modifications or procedure changes, and to improve simulator fidelity. Maintain instructor certification, simulator instructor certification, and applicable portions of re-qualification training to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements, and to be qualified to serve as a Shift Operations Supervisor at the plant on a rotational basis; and participate in developmental opportunities to continually improve job performance and skills. Lead in preparation of requested materials and evaluation instruments for, and support as assigned, NRC examinations in assigned function area (initial license or re-qualification); provide information for NRC license and renewal applications, and license notifications, to comply with NRC requirements under 10 CFR 55 and NUREG-1021.
REQUIREMENTS


Bachelor in engineering or related science and completion of a Shift Technical Advisor (STA) training program; or high school diploma or GED with completion of an SRO license certification training program. Six to eight total years’ experience associated with power production which includes four years combined training and experience required to obtain an SRO license or STA certification. Hold or have held SRO license or certification on BWR or PWR plant or TVA or industry accreditation as a Shift Operations Supervisor or Shift Technical Advisor. Maintain requirements for nuclear plant unescorted access and (if held) S-2 medical requirements for NRC licenses. Positions available at Watts Bar Nuclear (PWR) near Spring City, TN and Brown's Ferry Nuclear Plant (BWR) near Huntsville, AL.TVA is known for providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits. To be considered for this position, you must apply online at www.tva.com/employment.
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. TVA gives hiring preference to qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals (green card holders, asylees, etc.) for all job vacancies. Between qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals, TVA gives hiring preference to equally qualified born or naturalized U.S. citizens.