Nuclear Operations Plant Instructor - Plant Vogtle 3&4

JOB SUMMARY

The Nuclear Operations Plant Instructor will conduct classroom and simulator instruction, develop training and examination materials, and process and maintain training records for licensed and non-licensed operator training programs. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a license or certification at the Senior Reactor Operator level.  To license at the Senior Reactor Operator level, candidates must meet the NRC required education and experience criteria described in INPO Academy Document 10-001 - "Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators".

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates six nuclear power electric generating plants that provide approximately 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. Southern Nuclear is leading the nuclear renaissance by building the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. When completed, the two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors currently under construction at Plant Vogtle will make the facility the largest in the U.S. with four reactors on one site. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and maintain training and evaluation materials used for operations training programs.
• Conduct training sessions in various settings to ensure plant staff is trained, retrained and qualified as required.
• Assist in determining training program effectiveness.
• Maintain plant training records and qualification programs for plant employees.
• Conduct training needs, job and task analyses.
• Conduct quality reviews, research and evaluation as requested by training supervision.
• Ensure training programs meet high performance standards and expectations.
• Assist line organizations through temporary assignments; support outages, root cause teams and performance assessments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.  Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science is desired.
• Previous NRC commercial Senior Reactor Operator/Reactor Operator license OR SRO Instructor Certification is desired.
• For candidates without prior commercial experience, prior U. S. Navy nuclear power experience with two or more years as a qualified Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or equivalent desired.

 Experience Requirements:

• A total of five (5) years of nuclear power plant experience (commercial or Navy) is required.
• A maximum of two (2) years experience may be fulfilled by academic or related technical training on a one-for-one basis.
• Previous instructor experience in a formal training environment is desired.
• AP1000 experience is preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Detailed knowledge of operating procedures and regulations in assigned area.

Detailed knowledge of nuclear plant systems and processes.

Working knowledge of plant simulation software.

Behavioral Attributes:

Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met.

Incorporates vendors, contractors and other employees into decision-making when necessary, acting in a lead role to ensure quality decisions are made.

Considers financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure cost are controlled.

Communicates effectively, both in writing and orally.

Holds self accountable for superior results.

Respects the dignity of every individual.

Assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success.

Other Requirements:

• The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.