Nuclear Training Instructor

Oklo; Lockhart (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

401(k)

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Oklo is seeking a Nuclear Training Instructor to join its Plant Operations team in Lockhart, Texas. This role focuses on creating and implementing high-quality training programs to support safe and efficient nuclear plant operations.

Key responsibilities include developing training materials, conducting various training sessions, and collaborating across teams to ensure technical accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial nuclear power or technical training.
• Ability to write technical procedures and instructional materials.
• Familiarity with adult learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training materials and programs.
• Deliver various forms of training to personnel.
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Technical training program development

Strong written and verbal communication

Knowledge of systematic approach to training

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts

Experience with learning management systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Position Description

Oklo is searching for a Nuclear Training Instructor to join our Plant Operations team.

The Nuclear Training Instructor is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering high‑quality training programs that support safe, reliable, and efficient nuclear plant operations. The role provides technical instruction and performance‑based training to operations, maintenance, engineering, and support personnel in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain training materials, lesson plans, evaluations, qualification cards, and qualification programs using a systematic approach to training (SAT).
• Support the establishment and continuous improvement of a new nuclear training organization and associated governance processes.
• Develop new training procedures, administrative processes, and program documentation to support startup and long‑term operations.
• Support the startup and implementation of new operational and technical training programs for advanced reactor facilities.
• Deliver classroom, simulator, laboratory, and on‑the‑job training for plant personnel.
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and remediation as necessary.
• Support initial and continuing training programs for operations, maintenance, radiation protection, chemistry, engineering, and technical staff.
• Conduct training needs analyses and incorporate operating experience, procedure changes, design modifications, and regulatory requirements into training programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and licensing organizations to ensure technical accuracy and operational relevance of training content.
• Support development and administration of examinations, qualification boards, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain training records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in plant activities, observations, startup testing, and performance improvement initiatives to identify training opportunities.
• Be aware of and familiar with fast reactor core design and analysis work being performed internationally.
• Promote strong human performance fundamentals, operational excellence, and nuclear safety culture principles.
• Support accreditation activities, regulatory inspections, and readiness reviews related to training programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, education, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial nuclear power, naval nuclear propulsion, advanced reactor development, nuclear operations, maintenance, engineering, or technical training.
• Experience developing and/or delivering technical training programs.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS).
• Experience working in dynamic, startup, or rapidly evolving operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical procedures, program documents, or instructional materials.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with systematic approach to training (SAT) principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and adaptability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities, if required.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience supporting startup testing, commissioning, or first‑of‑a‑kind nuclear projects.
• Experience as a certified nuclear instructor, licensed operator, senior reactor operator (SRO), or naval nuclear instructor.
• Experience supporting advanced reactor technologies, including fast reactors or microreactors.
• Familiarity with DOE and NRC regulations, INPO guidelines, and accredited training programs.
• Experience with qualification program administration and examination development.
• Knowledge of human performance tools and operational excellence programs.
• Experience with digital learning platforms, e‑learning development tools, or Vision learning software.
• Prior experience mentoring or coaching technical personnel.
• Familiarity with reactor physics, core design fundamentals, thermal hydraulics, or probabilistic risk assessment concepts.

Desired Attributes

• Strong nuclear fundamentals and technical rigor.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to procedural compliance and training quality.
• Comfortable working in a new and developing organization with evolving priorities.
• Ownership of program development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Thrives in startup and first‑of‑a‑kind program environments.
• Promotes operational focus and human performance excellence.
• Collaborates effectively across operations, engineering, maintenance, licensing, and training organizations.
• Builds credibility and trust with trainees, peers, and leadership.
• Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong classroom facilitation and presentation skills.
• Engages learners with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Strong technical writing and procedure development capability.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving advanced reactor environment.
• Initiative, curiosity, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and evolving program needs.

Travel and Remote

Remote employees are required to travel to the headquarters in Santa Clara, CA, twice a quarter. Attendance at team meetings, off‑sites, and other company events or gatherings is expected. Employees must be present at headquarters in Santa Clara for the first two weeks of onboarding.

Benefits

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

Export Control

Only U.S. persons may be eligible for this position. Non‑U.S. persons may be offered the role subject to export control restrictions and may be denied access to certain technical information until the appropriate export authorization is obtained.