Training Instructor

Training Instructor – Contract – 3 to 4 Months

Reporting to the Training Manager at Westinghouse Columbia Fuels Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, SC. Hybrid: 50% remote and 50% onsite. Work 20 hours per week when remote and 40 hours per week when onsite.

Classroom Instruction

• Deliver structured, engaging classroom-based training on nuclear fuel assembly concepts, handling requirements, and process fundamentals.
• Use SAT- and ADDIE-developed training materials, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible instruction appropriate for diverse learners.
• Facilitate discussions, demonstrations, and activities that reinforce learning and operational readiness.

Learn Material Use & Enhancement

• Prepare for each class by reviewing lesson plans, job aids, visuals, and assessments.
• Coordinate with instructional designers and subject‑matter experts to recommend updates to training content and maintain accuracy and relevance.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Conduct formative and summative assessments to evaluate learner comprehension and performance.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to participants.
• Document learner performance, attendance, and completion records following program requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote Nuclear Safety Culture principles, Human Performance principles, and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure training meets industry standards, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Uphold conservative decision‑making and procedural adherence.

Classroom & Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage classroom setup, instructional equipment, and training materials.
• Promote an environment that encourages engagement, respect, and operational discipline.
• Support audits, accreditation reviews, and training program evaluations.

Commit to fostering a strong learning environment while ensuring safety and compliance in a nuclear manufacturing setting.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Technology, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience working in nuclear fuel manufacturing, nuclear operations, reactor services, or a similar technical field.
• Proficiency with SAT or ADDIE‑based training programs.
• 2–5 years of experience in training, instruction, or technical facilitation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Prior classroom experience delivering technical or nuclear industry training.
• Certification in instructional design or training (e.g., CompTIA CTT+, ATD APTD/CPTD).
• Experience with fuel fabrication, quality control processes, or nuclear safety culture programs.
• Familiarity with regulatory or industry standards (e.g., NRC, INPO, ISO, NQA‑1, or equivalents).
• Virtual facilitation experience.

• Technical Aptitude in Nuclear Processes
• Safety Culture Advocacy
• Communication & Facilitation Skills
• Procedural Adherence Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Estimated hourly rate: $100 to $120 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive health and income protection benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions.
• NOTE:
  
  This position may not qualify for most benefits due to the short length of the assignment.

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