Technical Training Specialist I

Framatome; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plan options

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Lifestyle spending account

Job summary

Framatome, located in Richland, Washington, is seeking a Training Specialist to lead technical skills development in nuclear energy. The role involves facilitating training sessions, developing materials, and supporting continuous improvement in safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have a passion for mentoring and coaching new instructors.

Join us in delivering innovative energy solutions that positively impact our world, and enjoy comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• Willingness to learn new technical concepts.
• Ability to develop interpersonal relationships and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates technical training sessions to support skills development.
• Partners with SMEs to maintain consistent delivery of training.
• Supports development of training materials and documentation.
• Administers assessments and skills checks.
• Helps identify training gaps or improvement opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies

Good communication skills

Problem identification and resolution skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Facilitates technical training sessions (classroom, virtual or hands‑on) to support skills development, safety, quality and operational proficiency.
• Partners with experienced trainers and SMEs to maintain consistent delivery of technical instruction across shifts, teams and locations.
• Supports the development and updating of technical training materials, job aids and work instructions.
• Assists with maintaining training documentation, tracking training completion and entering records into learning systems.
• Helps administer assessments, skills checks and practical evaluations to ensure technical competence.
• Contributes to the implementation of standardized technical training processes and procedures.
• Supports training audits, reviews and quality checks to promote accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Works with training managers and operational leadership to align training tasks with organizational priorities.
• Helps identify training gaps or improvement opportunities through feedback, observation and data review.
• Encourages learners, provides constructive feedback, and helps strengthen instructional consistency across teams.

• Mentor OJTIs, provide feedback, and strengthen instructional effectiveness.
• Monitor OJTI performance, review training plans and ensure consistency in student evaluations.
• Implement standardized training procedures, conduct audits and recommend corrective actions.
• Support OJTIs in building instructional confidence and adopting innovative techniques.
• Work with training managers and supervisors to align OJTI activities with organizational goals.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision, responsible for guiding, mentoring and coaching Instructors (OJTIs).
• Ensures OJTIs deliver consistent, effective and standardized training to enable workstation qualification.
• Fosters professional development among OJTIs while maintaining high training standards across the organization.
• Position is applicable to HRR Richland facility.
• Special consideration will be given to experience in a manufacturing or production‑oriented field.

• Safety / Quality Mindset
• Teamwork & Peer Relationships
• Identify training needs and curriculum to improve safety, quality, and manufacturability through verbatim compliance.
• Maintain documentation and metrics related to training improvements and trends.
• Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.
• Works on special projects, as directed.
• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.
• Shift work will be required to address employees on all shifts.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field with a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and technical training methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate technical performance objectively and provide supportive coaching.
• Ability to follow structured training processes and support standardization efforts.
• Good communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management and customers as required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to learn new technical concepts.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $84,000 - $110,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next‑gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE810AppendixA).