Director, Training, Advanced Nuclear Power Generation; Nuclear Development

Position: Director, Training, Advanced Nuclear Power Generation (Nuclear Development)

Director, Training, Advanced Nuclear Power Generation (Nuclear Development)

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Job Posting End Date
: 01-11-2026. Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary
:
Provide strategic oversight of development, administration, and continuous improvement of training programs focused on advanced nuclear reactors, positioning AEP as a leader in this area. Includes responsibilities for simulator development and management, ensuring training methodologies incorporate realistic simulations to enhance learning outcomes and operational readiness. Bring deep expertise in nuclear training, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership.

What You’ll Do Training Strategy & Alignment

• Align new nuclear training requirements with industry best practices, NRC regulations, and INPO guidelines.
• Ensure training programs meet accreditation standards and support licensing and operational readiness.

Program Development

• Lead the design and implementation of accredited training programs across multiple advanced nuclear technologies (e.g., SMRs, microreactors).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to tailor training content to AEP’s strategic objectives.
• Establish departmental training procedures and methods for curriculum development and implementation to ensure compliance with plant and regulatory requirements.

Simulator Development

• Lead the design, development, and management of high‑fidelity training simulators that replicate the operational environment of advanced nuclear reactors.
• Integrate cutting‑edge simulation technologies to enhance learning outcomes and maintain current regulatory and technological standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to assess training needs and develop targeted programs that support organizational objectives.
• Provide training‑related insights to support project milestones and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop partnerships with educational institutions and external vendors to improve workforce development efficiency.

Organizational Leadership

• Build and lead a high‑performing training organization capable of supporting diverse nuclear technologies across multiple generation sites.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop training staff to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

OEM Collaboration

• Influence training outcomes with nuclear OEMs to ensure alignment with AEP’s operational vision and workforce needs.
• Serve as a key liaison between AEP and technology vendors to co‑develop training solutions.

Qualifications

Education
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Bachelor's degree in engineering, education, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience
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Minimum 10 years in the nuclear industry, with at least 6 years in a training management role.

Other Requirements
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• Physical demand level is sedentary.
• Strong understanding of advanced nuclear reactor technologies, especially small modular reactors.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing nuclear training and operations.
• Proven experience in simulator design, development, and implementation for training purposes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Additional Certification
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Senior Reactor Operator License or certification required.

Work Environment

The Training Director will operate in a dynamic environment that includes office settings, training facilities, and operational sites. Occasional travel may be required.

What You’ll Get

Base Salary
: $189,000 - $245,000 annually.

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive total rewards including discretionary short‑/long‑term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, and more.

Physical Demand Level

Sedimentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, walking or standing briefly. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We reaffirm that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship, including recruiting, hiring, upgrading, and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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