Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior

Requisition : 94251

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel‑efficient, cost‑effective power generation fleets and industry‑leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

The Senior Instructor at Turkey Point supports a two‑unit nuclear site in South Florida, delivering high‑quality training that ensures operational excellence and regulatory compliance. This role plays a key part in developing and qualifying licensed operators and maintaining a high‑performing training program.

• Deliver classroom and simulator instruction to initial and continuing training students
• Support qualification of instructors, including classroom and simulator certification
• Prepare for and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching to improve outcomes
• Critique and continuously improve training materials, processes, and procedures
• Collaborate with operations to ensure training aligns with plant needs

• Approximately 60% classroom instruction, 30% simulator instruction, 10% material development
• Position supports both initial and continuing training programs, reporting through program leadership to the Site Training Manager
• Opportunity to take on increased leadership or program ownership over time

• Former SRO with instructor certification and demonstrated instructional experience
• Strong operational background with a passion for developing others
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and drive performance improvement
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Previous Turkey Point (PTN) experience is a plus

At Next Era Energy, our most important resource is our people—this role is critical in developing the next generation of nuclear professionals.

This job is responsible for preparing employees to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator and senior operator licensing examinations. Employees in this role deliver integrated systems training to participants that covers plant operations and prepares them to stand field and/or control room watch duty.

• Designs, develops, implements and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements
• Operates the simulator and classroom display instruction system during training in accordance with approved procedures
• Develops and administers written and oral examinations to include simulator and plant observation
• Evaluates and documents operator candidate knowledge of controls and systems
• Revises instructional materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices, regulations, and/or operating philosophies
• Provides direction to less experienced instructors and function as program lead
• Maintains a senior reactor operator certification or license for the site where instruction duties are being performed
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  7+ years
• Nuclear
  
  Experience:
  
  7+ years

• Bachelor's
  - Sciences
• Bachelor's
  - Engineering
• Certified Nuc Trng Instructor Classroom
• SRO License
  - Active, Inactive, or Prior

• Bachelor’s in a technical field (e.g., Math, Physical Sciences specialty, Engineering) or equivalent education and/or experience
• Related industry or nuclear operations training experience: 8+ years
• Upon hire, SRO certification must be obtained for the site where training duties are performed

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Exempt

Full Time

Training

Florida Power & Light Company

Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.…