Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior

ReadyGoNuke; Florida City (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy's Nuclear Training Operations is seeking a Senior Instructor at the Turkey Point site in South Florida. You will deliver classroom and simulator training, support instructor qualifications, and prepare for Senior Reactor Operator licensing, ensuring regulatory compliance and high training standards.

The role emphasizes developing licensed operators, coaching performance, and collaborating with operations to align training with plant needs.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 7+ years
• Nuclear Experience: 7+ years

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and simulator instruction to initial and continuing training students.
• Support qualification of instructors, including classroom and simulator certification.
• Prepare for and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification.
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching to improve outcomes.
• Critique and continuously improve training materials, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure training aligns with plant needs.
• Designs, develops, implements and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs.

Skills

SRO Certification

Instructor Experience

Coaching

Operational Training

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent

High School Diploma

Tools

Nuclear Training Simulator

Job description

• Florida City, FL, US

Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior

NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 94252

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

The Senior Instructor at Turkey Point supports a two-unit nuclear site in South Florida, delivering high-quality training that ensures operational excellence and regulatory compliance. This role plays a key part in developing and qualifying licensed operators and maintaining a high-performing training program.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and simulator instruction to initial and continuing training students
• Support qualification of instructors, including classroom and simulator certification
• Prepare for and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching to improve outcomes
• Critique and continuously improve training materials, processes, and procedures
• Collaborate with operations to ensure training aligns with plant needs

Work Environment & Structure

• Approximately 60% classroom instruction, 30% simulator instruction, 10% material development
• Position supports both initial and continuing training programs, reporting through program leadership to the Site Training Manager
• Opportunity to take on increased leadership or program ownership over time

Candidate Profile

• Former SRO with instructor certification and demonstrated instructional experience
• Strong operational background with a passion for developing others
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and drive performance improvement
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Previous Turkey Point (PTN) experience is a plus

At NextEra Energy, our most important resource is our people—this role is critical in developing the next generation of nuclear professionals.

Job Overview

This job is responsible for preparing employees to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator and senior operator licensing examinations. Employees in this role deliver integrated systems training to participants that covers plant operations and prepares them to stand field and/or control room watch duty.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements
• Operates the simulator and classroom display instruction system during training in accordance with approved procedures
• Develops and administers written and oral examinations to include simulator and plant observation
• Evaluates and documents operator candidate knowledge of controls and systems
• Revises instructional materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices, regulations, and/or operating philosophies
• Provides direction to less experienced instructors and function as program lead
• Maintains a senior reactor operator certification or license for the site where instruction duties are being performed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 7+ years
• Nuclear Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Sciences
• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Certified Nuc Trng Instructor Classroom
• SRO License - Active, Inactive, or Prior

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s in a technical field (e.g., Math, Physical Sciences specialty, Engineering) or equivalent education and/or experience
• Related industry OR nuclear operations training experience: 8+ years
• Upon hire, SRO certification must be obtained for the site where training duties are performed

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Training

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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