I&C Nuclear Instructor

Ameren Corporation; Reform (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Employer-paid pension plan

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ameren Corporation invites applications for a Nuclear Technical Instructor at its Callaway Energy Center in mid-Missouri. The role develops and maintains training programs to keep accreditation and to improve worker knowledge and plant performance.

The position involves delivering formal classroom training, administering exams, evaluating trainee progress, and coordinating course schedules with various departments. Strong communications and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software preferred.
• Basic understanding of Computer Based Training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer formal classroom training including classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction.
• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations; evaluate trainee performance.
• Schedule and coordinate training with department personnel; support SAT implementation.
• Assist subject matter experts and vendors with on-site/off-site training; monitor industry trends for learning plans.
• Ensure documentation of training in accordance with procedures and criteria.
• Participate in training to maintain qualifications and support outage preparations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervision abilities

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Computer Based Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Job description

Callaway Energy Center Nuclear Technical Instructor

About the Callaway Energy Center The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid-Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors working at the facility, and it has established a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30-year operating history. The Energy Center is a highly efficient, low-cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri’s 1.2 million customers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

About the Position

The Nuclear Technical Instructor develops, administers and maintains training programs to support the overall Qualification Programs established at Callaway Energy Center (CEC) and maintains full accreditation for the CEC for their specific discipline, ensuring that the CEC is in full compliance with the requirements for accredited programs under the National Academy for Nuclear Training. Instructors maximize student learning by providing quality training to maintain and improve worker knowledge and skills and improve plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer formal classroom training to include: Classroom, Laboratory/Simulator instruction
• Preparation, administration, and grading of examinations
• Evaluation of trainee performance
• Scheduling and coordinating training course presentations with appropriate department personnel
• Support implementation of an effective and efficient Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) that meets or exceeds industry standards and is institutionalized into plant procedures and processes.
• Support subject matter experts and vendors providing on-site and off-site training within the appropriate discipline area.
• Monitor Condition Reports and industry trends for potential areas of weakness for Operating Experience applicability into lesson plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all training conducted in accordance with applicable procedures and criteria.
• Actively participate in training programs to maintain individual qualifications.
• Participate in in-plant activities and field time to maintain required licenses, certifications, and technical proficiency.
• Provide refueling outage support for preparations, in-processing training, and/or filling assigned outage position.
• Assume Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in accordance with Callaway Energy Center Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) including responding to assigned ERO facilities within the required RERP response time.

Technical Level Knowledge

Under guidance, develops fundamental understanding of the overall training program. Possesses working knowledge of subject matter in technical area. Learning training program standards.

Job Complexity

Intermediate skill level for administering training with significant technical area knowledge.

Supervision

Receives general guidance and supervision on work assignments with more detailed instruction on new assignments.

Leadership

Provides peer reviews and feedback.

Qualifications – Nuclear Technical Instructor

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant professional or journey level experience required (relevant experience includes experience in engineering, experience working in the area of instructional focus, e.g. mechanical, electrical or I&C maintenance or rad/chem, OR experience as a technical instructor in the area of technical instruction).
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a relevant Associate's Degree and 2 additional years (4 total) or a High School Diploma and 4 additional years (6 total) of the aforementioned types of experiences may be considered.
• Previous training instructor experience in a National Academy for Nuclear Training accredited program preferred.

Qualifications – Senior Technical Instructor

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant professional or journey level experience required (relevant experience includes experience in engineering, experience working in the area of instructional focus, e.g. radiation protection or chemistry or experience as a technical instructor in the relevant area).
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a relevant Associate's Degree and 2 additional years (7 total) or a High School Diploma and 4 additional years (9 total) of the aforementioned types of experiences may be considered.
• Previous training instructor experience in a National Academy for Nuclear Training accredited program preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate personnel.
• Dependability and good human relations characteristics required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software preferred.
• Basic understanding of Computer Based Training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred.

Working Conditions

The Nuclear Instructor works a standard day shift in an office/plant environment. Callouts and working rotating or Outage schedules may be required to support plant operations.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $84,400.00 - $162,900.00 * This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.