Nuclear Plant Instructor (Instrumentation and Controls Maintenance) - Plant Farley
A Nuclear Plant Instructor (Instrumentation and Controls) is responsible for design, development, presentation, and administration of Plant Farley's I&C Maintenance training programs. The individual will report to the Maintenance Training Lead Instructor and will perform activities instrumental in sustaining the plant’s Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) accreditation; specifically,
• Conduct needs, job, and task analyses
• Design classroom, laboratory, and flow loop instruction
• Develop training and examination materials
• Conduct training sessions
• Administer training program, to include class scheduling and records administration.
• Review and maintain training materials
• Maintain lab equipment and materials related to the effective delivery and measurement of training
• Organize training venues, logistics, transport, and accommodations as required to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery
• Support Fleet and Station initiatives
• Conduct assessments, research, and evaluations as requested by the Maintenance Training Lead Instructor
• Partner with Training Program Owner to identify and drive performance improvement opportunities
• Support the Line organization in temporary outage assignments
• Assist in Corrective Action Program activities
• Support the Station as a member of the Emergency Response Organization
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements
• Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree in associated technical field highly preferred
• Completion of an accredited-based technical training program, or equivalent as evidenced by a certificate, diploma, transcript, apprentice program syllabus, and/or INPO accredited training program (records as available) is preferred.
Background/Experience Requirements
• 5 years of practical work experience required in either commercial or military nuclear power plant environment.
• Nuclear I&C Journeyman, I&C Journeyman, and/or I&C Maintenance Supervisor experience preferred.
• Previous commercial or military instructor experience preferred.
• Understanding of and experience with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process, including relevant INPO ACAD requirements desired.
• Understanding of and experience with digital control systems desired.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
• Mastery of instrumentation and controls systems subject matter
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to instruct and present to large groups
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent organization skills
• Detailed knowledge of instrumentation and controls maintenance processes
• Experience in the field applications of maintenance fundamentals
• Ability to develop and build mockups and training lessons from concept to classroom delivery
• Ability to achieve and maintain a high-level of proficiency as a certified INPO instructor
• Ability to assess relevant training needs for students in accordance with policies and standards from Southern Company, INPO, and the NRC
• Manage training curriculum within the Vision server
• Cooperate with external training and accreditation bodies, agencies, and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards
Behavioral Attributes
• Must exhibit the Southern Company's Core Values
Other Requirements
• The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC "Fitness for Duty" requirements. In addition, must meet the company physical requirements and ability to be respirator qualified.
• Selected candidate must live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability.
Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.
The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.
For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.
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Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 17135
Job Category: Training
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
