Simulator Instructor III

Amentum; Richland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Simulator Training Instructor to implement approved materials and qualify personnel for plant operations, engineering, and other technical roles at the Hanford site. The role emphasizes safety and NSQC compliance.

The instructor will lead simulator trainings, operate equipment to simulate plant responses, and develop training guides under supervision to ensure effective learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements per DOE O 426.2: HS Diploma and relevant instructional expertise.
• At least 2 years’ experience in technical instruction.
• At least 2 years’ experience in technical training material development.
• Instructors responsible for TSRs must have completed training or related involvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulator system task training for control room technicians.
• Operate simulator software/equipment to provide plant response during training.
• Develop simulator task-based training, alarm response, and drill guides.
• Provide observation/evaluation of student performance during integrated simulator training.

Skills

Technical instruction

Training material development

Instructor experience

JPro Simulation Software

Education

HS Diploma

Instructor experience

Tools

JPro Simulation Software

Job description

Reports to a Training Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for the implementation of approved simulator technical training materials. The simulator training is provided to qualify personnel for positions in plant operations, engineering and/or other technical training.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Minimum Requirements per DOE O 426.2:

• 1. High School (HS) Diploma

• AND

• 2. Must have knowledge and/or expertise consistent with the technical material to be presented.

• AND

• 3. Must have experience as an instructor or have the ability to successfully demonstrate knowledge of instructional techniques through basic instructor training.

• AND (if applicable)

• 4. Instructors who are responsible for instruction of subjects such as Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) must have successfully completed training on facility operating characteristics and principles, and operating limits (Safety Limits, Limiting Control Settings, and Limiting Conditions for Operation) and their bases or have had significant involvement in writing the TSRs.

Additional Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in technical instruction.

• At least 2 years’ experience in technical training material development.

Preferred candidates will have:

• At least 8 years technical experience in operations, maintenance, or related technical position in Naval Nuclear, Department of Energy Nuclear, or Commercial Nuclear Operations.

• Experience with JPro Simulation Software

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Conduct simulator system task training for control room commissioning technicians and other control room staff.

• Operate simulator software and equipment, as necessary, to provide plant response during training evolutions

• Miscellaneous support and/or activities related to training development and implementation.

• Under the direction of a Simulator Instructor – Senior:

• Provide observation and evaluation of student performance during integrated simulator training.

• Under the direction of a qualified instructional analyst/developer:

• Develop simulator task-based training, alarm response, and drill exercise guides.

• Perform observations and assessments to ensure activities are implemented safely and effectively in accordance with approved procedures.

• Support a strong Nuclear Safety Quality Culture (NSQC) by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work, in order to protect self, others, and the environment.

This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

• This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentumvisa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)

• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Compensation Details:

$101,573.67 - $157,957.21

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/17/2026 - 08/23/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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