Training Specialist

Central Plateau Cleanup Company; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual-dress environment

4-10s work schedule

Job summary

Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is seeking a Training Specialist to design, develop, and implement training programs for the Hanford site. You will create On The Job qualification cards, knowledge assessments, and conduct needs analyses.

You will lead program coordination, develop lesson plans, and deliver training across multiple formats while ensuring compliance with CPCCo standards and regulatory requirements for nuclear facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience at Career Grade 17 requires 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for nuclear facilities in regard to training.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop, and evaluate programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Coordinate training programs, managing timelines and resources.
• Create training materials including on-the-job qualification cards and assessments.
• Conduct needs analyses and assist in selecting instructors.
• Collaborate on design and implementation of training programs.
• Develop detailed lesson plans and engaging presentations.
• Deliver training in diverse formats including performance-based and computer-based.
• Ensure activities meet CPCCo standards and drive process improvements.

Skills

Training development

Program coordination

Material design

Needs analysis

Program design

Lesson planning

Training delivery

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VISION development software

Job description

External Job Opportunity

Title: Training Specialist

Position Number: 41497

Company: Central Plateau Cleanup Comp

City/State: Richland, WA

Location: Hanford, WA (200 East Area)

Posted: 09/09/2026

Closes: 09/16/2026

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo TEAM! At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

Primary duties of a Training Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Training Development and Evaluation: Independently analyze, design, and evaluate training programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Program Coordination: Lead the coordination and administration of training programs, managing timelines and resources.
• Material Design: Develop comprehensive training materials, including On The Job qualification cards and knowledge assessments.
• Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough needs analyses and participate in selecting qualified instructors.
• Program Design: Collaborate on the design and implementation of training programs, contributing innovative ideas.
• Lesson Planning: Develop detailed lesson plans and engaging presentations, incorporating feedback from previous sessions.
• Training Delivery: Conduct diverse training formats, including performance-based and computer-based training.
• Compliance: Ensure all training activities adhere to CPCCo standards and contribute to process improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• Career Grade 16: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Career Grade 17: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 6 or more years of relevant experience

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in the VISION development software program, or similar program.
• Instructor qualification or training specialist qualification related to technical/functional operations of a nuclear facility (operation of pumps, valves, ventilation systems, waste transfer systems, chemical systems).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for nuclear facilities in regard to training and to facility operations.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on 40 hours per week:

• Career Level Grade 16: $81,500 - $125,250
• Career Level Grade 17: $86,200 - $137,650

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers

A few perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

• A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
• A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Funding Provided: No

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance Required: No

Job Classification: Exempt

Shift Work Required: No

Equal Employment Opportunity / Diversity & Inclusion

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO. Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.

If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.

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• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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