Nuclear Training Leader

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for leading the development and delivery of a multi-phased program for training commercial nuclear operators and technicians for a new generation of Nuclear Power stations. The program will adopt a systematic approach to training and will include the following disciplines/roles;
Human Performance Engineering, Curriculum Development, development and use of Advanced Simulation Products/Training Aids, Courseware development, Training and Education delivery and Trainee management.

• Provide overall strategic direction and guidance related to nuclear regulatory compliance for a Systematic Approach to Training.
• Develop integrated training plan to support plant start-up and operations to include certified and non-certified Operator (Canada,) Technician, Engineering, Plant Services, and licensed and non-licensed Operator (US) training programs.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key partners on the program.
• Develop strategy for resource needs for initial program development as well as long term strategic partnerships for continuing training programs.
• Technical direction for all phases of new training development.
• Develop innovative training approaches, including remote and virtual reality environments, in addition to a simulator-based training aspect to the certified operator training program.
• Supports customer activity related to development program activities, program review sessions with the customer associated with cost, schedule, and technical performance related to training program development.
• Embracement and practice of a Nuclear Culture of Safety.
• Advocate for nuclear training effectiveness.
• Ensure the training curriculum, instructional content, training equipment and training processes are in accordance with regulatory requirements, recognized nuclear standards, and best practices.
• Maintain the training program instructional and training effectiveness.
• Serve as a representative with nuclear industry organizations (e.g., COG, INPO, WANO, EPRI) Participate in the negotiation of contract, and contract changes, as well as memorandums of understanding and teaming/partnering arrangements.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At Least 10 years of experience in BWR operations
• At Least 5 years of experience as SRO

• Required work location is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy headquarters in Wilmington, NC
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%

• Previously qualified instructor at a BWR
• Considered senior authority in the discipline.
• Proven performance and broad experience within the Nuclear Power industry to include nuclear power generation.
• Possesses knowledge of relevant domestic and international nuclear power regulations, codes and standards to include their application in US and Canada.
• Experience in coordinating/implementing project plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and presentation/ communication skills.
• Ability to confidently present materials to peers, customers and senior GEH leadership.
• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams through the development of courseware, education materials, software modules, and hardware elements in order to deliver a comprehensive training and accreditation environment.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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