Field Training Specialist (OJT)

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k)

Onsite gym

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Field Training Specialist (OJT) to develop and deliver training across varied technical subjects for hourly to monthly audiences. The role implements the DOE-based SAT process and ensures learners are prepared for qualification/certification while maintaining comprehensive training records.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience (or a master's with 1+ year, or 10+ years of related education/experience),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Or Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Or 10+ years of education/experience may satisfy requirements.
• Meet DOE O 426.2A requirements (high school diploma or equivalent).
• Extensive process or system knowledge in one or more production facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, facilitation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents training materials and lesson plans to varied audiences.
• Implements the SAT process from analysis to evaluation.
• Assists managers in tracking and scheduling training requirements.
• Develops Continuing Training modules (Adaptive, Flexible, or Fixed).
• Provides expertise in learning transfer and testing new methods.
• Maintains training records and ensures qualifications.

Skills

Training development

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Learning transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years

Master's degree + 1 year

10+ years education/experience

Tools

LMS

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Field Training Specialist (OJT)

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Specialist

Job Specialty: Weapons Training

What You'll Do

• Develops and presents training materials and lesson plans on varied technical subjects to hourly, weekly and monthly audiences.
• Implements the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Assists organization managers and supervisors in the tracking and scheduling of training requirements for facility personnel.
• Assists in the development of Continuing Training modules (Adaptive, Flexible, or Fixed) based on the needs or recommendations of the Production organization.
• Provides expertise in learning transfer, determining when new learning methods and theories should be tested and implemented.
• Implements DOE Orders, laws, regulations, and company procedures as outlined within the Y-12 training documents, and recommends training options which will yield the most value to the customer, considering current in-house training available, alternatives to traditional classroom training, modification or development of new course materials, or contracting training/material/lesson plans from outside vendors.
• Maintains floor presence for assessing and monitoring training needs to ensure work is performed to Conduct of Operations standards and expectations.
• Ensures employees are equipped with the necessary knowledge, experience, and skills, before recommending personnel for qualification/certification.
• Maintains appropriate training records and documents all employee training activities and evaluates performance.
• Reduces amount of idle time for Production personnel from date-of-hire to performing hands-on work by planning, scheduling, and coordinating required training.
• Assist training and/or line management in the resolution of corrective actions involving training.
• Provide support for Readiness activities involving restart/start-up activities for Training and Qualification requirements.
• Support field operational drills, per PLN 02-F-0004.
• Support training documentation with the Division Training Officers using the Learning Management System, LMS.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• OR Ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
• Applicant must have extensive process and/or system knowledge within one or more of Y-12’s production facilities.
• Applicant must have knowledge of production facility operating characteristics, principles, and operating limits.
• Applicant must have ability to accurately define organizational missions, technical requirements, and training needs.
• Applicant must exhibit proven written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, and analytical skills

Preferred Job Requirements

• Qualified BIT and OJT instructor is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear
• Facilities, and E-PROC-3028, Enterprise Training and Qualification Program.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.