Senior Nuclear Training Instructor (Ops & SRO)

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Senior Nuclear Operations Training Instructor to lead development and delivery of operations training for the restart of the Duane Arnold plant in Palo, IA. You will train licensed and non-licensed operators, focusing on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires 7+ years nuclear experience, SRO certification, and the ability to mentor instructors while ensuring programs meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience: 7+ years in nuclear operations or training.
• Nuclear operations training experience is essential.
• SRO certification or license is preferred.”

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs in accordance with 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 functions 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.

Skills

Nuclear operations training

Instructor leadership

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

High School Grad / GED

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking a Senior Nuclear Operations Training Instructor to lead development and delivery of operations training for the restart of the Duane Arnold plant in Palo, IA. You will train licensed and non-licensed operators, focusing on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires 7+ years nuclear experience, SRO certification, and the ability to mentor instructors while ensuring programs meet regulatory standards.