Nuclear Station Instructor (Maint/Tech) - Harris Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy Corporation; New Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in North Carolina seeks an experienced Training Specialist to deliver and assess I&C training for the nuclear fleet, ensuring programs meet INPO and NRC requirements. The role includes developing materials, coordinating with plant engineering, and supporting outage and emergency response training.

Ideal candidates will have instructional experience, strong communication skills, and a related degree.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory training requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing training materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively before groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and evaluation in classroom, simulator, and in-plant settings.
• Develop and update training materials to ensure accuracy.
• Engage with INPO and NRC to maintain high quality training programs.
• Support outage and emergency response training activities.

Skills

Instructional experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Instrument & Control Systems

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NANTEL proctoring

ETQS process knowledge

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people’s lives.

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Position Summary

Supplies the nuclear generating fleet with competent and properly trained personnel and maintains the fleet non accredited training programs and materials to satisfy INPO and regulatory agency requirements. Development and implementation of fleet training programs to meet company, INPO, and regulatory agency requirements for competent, qualified nuclear generating station personnel

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction and evaluation in the classroom, simulator, laboratory and/or in-plant settings. Specifically, for the I&C Training Program (Engineering experience may be substituted).
• Provide support for analysis, design, development and maintenance of training materials.
• Develop and/or update training materials to ensure technical accuracy and recency.
• Interface with plant engineering during the plant modification process to evaluate training impact and develop required gap training.
• Interface with internal groups and external agencies such as INPO and the NRC to ensure high-quality training programs are maintained. Provide support for the conduct of assessments
• Participate in site and industry training assessments, audits and evaluations.
• Support the Outage organization during scheduled refueling outages, which may include temporary assignment to the refueling team and/or other outage support positions.
• Support the Emergency Response Organization by obtaining and maintaining qualification for ERO positions owned by the Training Section
• Maintain diverse qualifications and skills to provide various classes and services, including NANTEL proctoring and Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualification, as required.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED degree
• 2 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• In addition to desired degree, 5 years related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of Instrument and Controls (I&C) Technician -OR- Engineering related job experience at the Nuclear I&E Tech III level -OR- Lead Engineer level or higher.
• An associate’s degree in an applicable Instrument and Control System technology field.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities that emphasize flexibility, initiative, motivation, teamwork, organizing, planning, scheduling, and executing work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations, ability to speak in a clear, concise, and effective manner before small and large groups
• Have assisting in training activities in the past, including development and implementation of training.
• Must have ability to establish effective working relationships internal and external to the work group
• Five years instructional experience.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory training requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of the INPO Accreditation process and NRC requirements.
• Thorough understanding of the Systematic Approach to Training and ETQS process.
• Good personal computer skills.

Working Conditions

• Primarily typical classroom environment
• Lab training setting
• Some work in power plants (system walkdowns, On the Job Observations…etc.)
• Typical industrial setting supporting outage work
• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.
• Must maintain unescorted nuclear plant access.

Specific Requirements

The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.

• 0.25 years of nuclear power plant experience
• Shall have demonstrated knowledge of instructional techniques through training or experience

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.