Nuclear Training Manager

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS seeks a Nuclear Training Manager to develop and manage a comprehensive nuclear training program that supports onboarding and ongoing training for engineering, licensing, procurement, construction, commissioning, and quality functions.

Responsibilities include designing curricula, coordinating with SMEs, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining training documents, and optimizing the learning management system to improve effectiveness and knowledge retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent applicable experience.
• 5+ years of training experience including course instruction and program assessment.
• Nuclear industry experience across engineering, construction, maintenance, or operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain a NANTeL training program.
• U.S. Citizenship or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver nuclear training content, curricula, and assessments.
• Coordinate with SMEs to manage qualification programs and content creation.
• Align training with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and update training program documents and LMS.
• Provide strategic direction to close skill gaps and enhance capabilities.
• Lead classroom and virtual training, mentor instructors, ensure engagement.
• Audit regulatory compliance and address potential risks.
• Manage budgets, schedule, and documentation for training programs.
• Coordinate with HR, P&T Technology Integration, CIO for needed tech.

Skills

NANTeL training

Regulatory alignment

LMS optimization

Leadership

Training content design

Content delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

NQA-1 knowledge

SAP-SuccessFactors or similar

Job description

Nuclear Training Manager

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

As the Nuclear Training Manager, you will develop and manage a comprehensive nuclear training program that will support the goal of effectively onboarding and training of nuclear personnel from engineering, licensing, procurement, construction, commissioning, and quality functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver nuclear training content, curricula, and assessment tools, leveraging expertise and industry trends to create impactful learning experiences for the Nuclear Organization.
• Work within internal SMEs on the development and management of nuclear qualification program (e.g., qual cards).
• Coordinate training needs with Nuclear, EDS leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment of training with overall goals.
• Coordinate with Nuclear and EDS leaders to identify resources for content creation and delivery of training.
• Develop, implement, and oversee updates to training program-related documents, ensuring they exceed compliance standards and align with industry best practices.
• Provide strategic direction for nuclear training requirements, leading initiatives to close skill gaps and enhance workforce capabilities.
• Lead coordination and delivery of classroom-based and virtual training programs, mentoring instructors (as required) and ensuring optimal participant engagement and knowledge retention.
• Ensure and audit regulatory compliance, integrating evolving regulatory requirements into training programs and proactively addressing potential compliance risks.
• Support optimization efforts for the learning management system and database, applying innovative solutions to improve functionality and user experience for all levels of staff.
• Champion alignment of training programs with Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Health standards, driving initiatives to mitigate risks and promote a culture of safety and excellence.
• Mentor and guide teams in applying and advancing systematic approaches to training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Develop metrics for tracking progress and effectiveness of training programs.
• Analyze and interpret nuclear training metrics, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations to nuclear leadership to enhance training effectiveness.
• Coordinate/align nuclear training program with other BV training programs (BV Operations, Corporate, etc.).
• Develop and manage nuclear training program budget, schedule, and documentation of training.
• Coordinate with HR, EDS P&T Technology Integration lead and CIO for technology needed to support managing and delivering the nuclear training program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent applicable experience.
• 5+ years of training experience to include course instruction, training material development, and/or training program assessment/evaluation.
• Nuclear industry experience which can range from engineering, construction (including quality control, inspections, craft supervision, etc.), plant maintenance, plant operation, or plant training (nuclear power plants all have a training and qualification group).
• Ability to establish and maintain a NANTeL training program.
• Due to nuclear export control requirements, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level of knowledge of NQA-1 requirements for training development and records.
• Experience under NRC or DOE regulation is required.
• Experience in managing and delivering technical training modules and programs (SAP-SuccessFactors or similar platform).
• Proficient planning and execution skills for meeting regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Excellent skills in the systematic approach to training and training management.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor in interacting and collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Able to operate and multi-task in a challenging/dynamic environment while demonstrating planning, coordination, and organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little oversight or supervision.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, verbal, and written skills that are clear, concise, and accurate.
• Excellent attention to detail in writing and reviewing documents, such as procedures and training material.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• ASME and Appendix B training development and records.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business

Job Grade

017

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