Instructional Technologist

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a fully remote Instructional Technologist responsible for developing high-quality training programs and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in education or training, a degree in related fields, and strong digital content development skills. This position also offers a robust compensation and benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Benefits

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in education or training.
• Industrial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of training requirements based on regulations or best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop training processes and procedures for a new training department.
• Design reliable examination material for various training environments.
• Participate in NRC inspections and prepare responses.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Digital training content development

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

College degree in education or training

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a (FULLY REMOTE) Instructional Technologist.

Tasks

• Develop training processes, programs, and procedures for a newly developed training department, ensuring compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute a strategy for training program initial accreditation.
• Use the Systematic Approach to Training to develop and reinforce standards for new, high-quality training curriculum for plant personnel.
• Reinforce quality and consistency for training programs to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, modifications to plant procedures, and changes in plant processes.
• Participate actively in the Training Advisory Committee.
• Coordinate with management, the emergency response organization, and other organizations to develop and improve training programs.
• Design reliable and valid trainee examination material and evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments.
• Prepare processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling sessions, and individualized training programs.
• Incorporate information from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design changes, plant procedure changes, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports into the training program and materials.
• Participate in NRC inspections, INPO evaluations, visits, and management audits, and prepare responses.
• Maintain knowledge of plant design, operations, and disciplinary skills to develop effective training.
• Supervise collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports.
• Assist the Sr. Manager in establishing department goals and budget estimates for the area.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• College degree in education or training.
• Five years of experience in education or training.
• Industrial experience.
• Knowledge of training requirements based on regulation or best practices.
• Mastery of digital training content development and delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to training excellence.
• High degree of trust, integrity, openness in communication, respect, and teamwork.
• Understanding of how individual actions impact organizational compliance and performance.
• Ability to adapt to changes in plant design, procedures, and schedules.
• Experience in maintaining standards and driving excellence.
• Strong communication skills.

Job Functions

Physical actions and working conditions include sitting, standing, bending, grasping, fine motor control, minimal exertion, visual and audio-focused work, and work in a standard environment. Travel may be required (0-5%).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified individuals will be contacted. Background checks and drug screens may be required. Compensation varies based on experience and location. Talascend offers benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.