Fire Instructor

Constellation; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a seasoned Fire Training Instructor to design, deliver, and manage training programs for Interior Structural Fire Brigade, HazMat, and Confined Space Rescue.

You will ensure programs meet NFPA and NRC requirements, develop classroom and hands-on training, and oversee program management for one area. Travel to other facilities for benchmarking and audits is required.

Qualifications

• NFPA 1041/472/1006 standards knowledge required.
• Instructor with fire training program development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule performance-based training for interior fire/HazMat.
• Create and revise training materials using ADDIE.
• Maintain current training programs per NFPA/NRC/OSHA.
• Create auditable training records and reports.
• Travel to other facilities for benchmarking and audits.

Skills

NFPA 1041

HazMat Tech

Rescue Tech

Fire Instructor

Regulatory knowledge

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree in Fire Sciences

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more. Expected salary range of $120,600 to $134,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

Demonstrates a mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Interior Structural Fire Brigade, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Emergency Response, Incident Command, and Permit Required Confined Space Rescue training programs. Responsible for development and delivery of classroom and hands on training in the above areas. Responsible for program management of one of the above programs.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Drives personnel performance improvement through training. Schedules, coordinates, and conducts performance-based training programs as required in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements. This includes "hands on" interior structural firefighting requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment as well as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) HazMat training and Confined Space Rescue training. Supervise all aspects of training activities and trainees.
• Create, maintain and revise training materials as necessary, utilizing the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation process.
• Assures the training programs are maintained current, in accordance with regulations and incorporate information gained from: Federal and state regulations and requirements, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and Constellation significant operating experience reports, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) bulletins, informational notices, pertinent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
• Maintain, design and construct training props, to provide realistic plant-like training opportunities for trainees.
• Travel to other facilities to perform benchmarking, oversight activities, audits and assessments as required.
• Supports the fleet in areas of business initiatives, project management, Emergency Preparedness (EP) duties and special projects.
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Emergency Response duties and/or coverage, Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 10 years of related experience OR
• Associate's degree in Fire Sciences with 8 years of related experience
• Meet requirements of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Instructor level II
• Meet requirements of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, Technician level
• Meet the requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, Technician level, Rope and Confined Space Rescue
• 2 years of experience as a Fire Instructor
• Experience in power plant emergency response operations
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations; NRC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NFPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a member of a community emergency response organization, recent or current
• Strong working knowledge of Constellations systematic approach to training process activities and regulatory requirements
• Completion of Constellation fire brigade, hazardous materials, confined space rescue team, and incident commander training
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills