Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Maintenance & Technical Training Instructor for a contract opportunity in Kemmerer, WY

SUMMARY:

The M&T Training Instructor reports directly to the M&T Training Manager and is focused on the development of M&T training programs and training materials for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). In this role, you will develop the programs, processes, and procedures necessary for establishing and running M&T training. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on operator training.
Currently looking for instructors with the following experience:
Instrumentation & Control (I&C)
Chemistry
Radiation Protection

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops Maintenance & Technical (M&T) training processes, programs, and procedures for a newly developed training department, ensuring compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develops and executes a strategy for training program initial accreditation.
Uses the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to develop new high-quality training curriculum for maintenance and technical personnel.
Revises training programs to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, modifications to plant procedures, and changes in plant processes.
Participates actively in the Training Curriculum Review Committee.
Coordinates with management, the emergency response organization, and other organizations in the development and improvement of training programs.
Prepares trainee examination material and trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate.
Prepares processes for training performance evaluations, trainee counseling sessions, and individualized training programs.
Incorporates information gained from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design changes, plant procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports into the training program and various training material.
Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
Develops and maintains knowledge of plant design, plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop effective, high-quality training.
Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
Assists Training Management in establishing department goals, and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
2 years of commercial nuclear power plant experience in a maintenance or technical discipline.
Military nuclear experience of 4 years or more
A combination of other experience with academic degrees may be considered
Mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and proposed modification of Maintenance & Technical (M&T) training programs.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills 
Attention to detail and aspiration for training excellence
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Understands how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public
Adapts well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

MOTOR ABILITIES:

Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
Travel required: 0-5%