Nuclear Training & Qualification Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, SC is seeking a Training Manager to lead strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of training and qualification programs at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). You will ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, workforce readiness, and audit preparedness while partnering with site leadership.

You will report to the Director EHS, supervise Training staff, manage budgets and records, measure training effectiveness, and align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning, Human Resources, Education, Business, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree or additional coursework related to training, organizational development, technical education, or regulated-industry operations.
• Minimum 7 years of technical training, qualification program, or workforce development experience in an industrial, manufacturing, nuclear, or other highly regulated environment.
• Minimum 1-2 years of training management, supervisory, or formal team lead experience.
• Experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing, commercial nuclear operations, or another regulated environment with formal qualification requirements.
• Professional certification related to training, instructional design, project management, leadership development, or regulated-industry qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of technical training and qualification programs to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and workforce readiness.
• Partner with site leadership to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, prioritize initiatives, and establish training strategies aligned with business objectives and qualification requirements.
• Manage and develop Training staff while providing functional oversight of departmental trainers and subject matter experts to ensure consistent, high-quality training delivery.
• Monitor training effectiveness through performance metrics, assessments, corrective actions, and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement and strengthen workforce capability.
• Oversee training budgets, resources, records, qualification documentation, and program controls to maintain compliance, audit readiness, and efficient program execution.

Skills

Leadership

Training management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning, HR, Education, Business, Engineering, Physical Science

Advanced degree or related coursework in training/organizational development/regulated operations

Professional certification in training/ instructional design/ project management/ leadership

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As the Training Manager leads the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of training and qualification programs at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). This role ensures regulatory compliance, operational excellence, workforce readiness, and audit preparedness while partnering with site leadership to identify critical skill needs, strengthen qualification standards, and support business objectives. The position provides leadership to Training staff and oversight of departmental trainers and subject matter experts across the facility.

You will report to the Director EHS and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of technical training and qualification programs to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and workforce readiness.


• Partner with site leadership to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, prioritize initiatives, and establish training strategies aligned with business objectives and qualification requirements.


• Manage and develop Training staff while providing functional oversight of departmental trainers and subject matter experts to ensure consistent, high-quality training delivery.


• Monitor training effectiveness through performance metrics, assessments, corrective actions, and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement and strengthen workforce capability.


• Oversee training budgets, resources, records, qualification documentation, and program controls to maintain compliance, audit readiness, and efficient program execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning, Human Resources, Education, Business, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related discipline. Industry experience in lieu of degree may be considered.


• Advanced degree or additional coursework related to training, organizational development, technical education, or regulated-industry operations.


• Minimum 7 years of technical training, qualification program, or workforce development experience in an industrial, manufacturing, nuclear, or other highly regulated environment.


• Minimum 1-2 years of training management, supervisory, or formal team lead experience.


• Experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing, commercial nuclear operations, or another regulated environment with formal qualification requirements.


• Professional certification related to training, instructional design, project management, leadership development, or regulated-industry qualification programs.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $112,400 to $140,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options


• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members


• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement


• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays


• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance


• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers


• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service


• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality


• Integrity and Trust


• Customer Focus and Innovation


• Speed and Passion to Win


• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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