Instructional Technologist

Berwick, PA.

- Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Instructional Technologist at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide educational consulting services and performance improvement recommendations for Talen Energy - Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC. This includes rigorous application of the Systematic Approach to Training. Teaching instructors and line management the Systematic Approach to Training process. The Instructional Technologist is responsible to evaluate training effectiveness, instructor performance, track and trend information, prepare and review training procedures, and review training material to improve station performance.

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, one of the largest dual-unit, Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S., delivers approximately 2700 MW of electricity to the grid in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance.  Located less than 30 miles south of Wilkes-Barre at the western edge of the picturesque Pocono Mountains vacation region, we are conveniently located near the arteries which connect all the major East Coast cities.

Susquehanna Station represents the nuclear portion of Talen Energy, one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America.  Talen Energy offers its employees a generous and progressive array of compensation, benefits and growth opportunities.  Apply today and become part of the team which is helping to shape the future of electricity generation.

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Essential Functions

+ Provide the educational expertise to instructors and training management to ensure that all training follows the Systematic Approach to Training

+ Work as part of a cross-functional team to create training products that meet Susquehanna Nuclear, industry and regulatory standards and expectations

+ Demonstrate excellent communication to enhance organizational effectiveness. Must be able to explain abstract concepts to people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

+ Organize and perform work activities independently, and handle multiple assignments with specific time constraints

+ Conduct training delivery as required. Present classroom lectures, develop computer-based training (CBT), and administer trainee evaluations

+ Perform benchmarking and self-assessments and develop plans to improve Susquehanna's training processes and behaviors

+ Evaluate instructors and provide feedback to improve performance

+ Track and trend information to identify areas for improvement and recommend methods to improve performance

+ Support the station in an outage support role

+ Perform Emergency Response Organization position and duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

+ B.S. or B.A. in Adult Education, Education, or a related field

+ Five years related work experience in applying the Systematic Approach to Training in highly technical and high-risk business environments

+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills

+ Ability to work as an effective member of a team

+ Ability to conduct training as an instructor and a facilitator

+ Ability to conduct comprehensive, critical self-assessments and recommend actions to correct any identified deficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

+ Detailed knowledge of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO) Accreditation process and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) training process is preferred

+ M.S. in Instructional Technology or M.Ed. in a related field of study

+ INPO Mentor Certification

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Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own and operate approximately 13.2 GW of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power…