Operations Nuclear Training Instructor – Instructor/Sr

Arizona Public Service - APS

. Develop, maintain, and deliver accredited training for plant Operations employees at Palo Verde .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering accredited training programs for nuclear plant operations, ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and INPO accreditation standards. Proficient in utilizing instructional technologies and methodologies to enhance learning outcomes and evaluate training effectiveness.

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Operations Nuclear Training InstructorSenior Reactor Operator LicenseSystematic Approach to TrainingAccredited Training Program ExperienceNavy Engineering Watch Supervisor Experience

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentTraining Needs AnalysisClassroom Training DeliveryPerformance EvaluationInstructional Technology UtilizationCoaching and MentoringTraining Program ManagementEmergency Response Organization ObligationsRoot Cause AnalysisTraining Performance Indicators

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationCoachingSupervision

Tools & Technologies

Vision DatabaseSWMS DatabaseComputer-Based TrainingVirtual Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Senior Reactor Operator CertificationReactor Operator License

Industry Keywords

NRC RegulationsINPO AccreditationNuclear Plant OperationsMilitary Training ExperienceTest Reactor Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and deliver accredited training for plant Operations employees at Palo Verde
Deliver accredited training courses; at the Senior level, deliver accredited licensed and/or non-licensed training programs
Ensure training complies with applicable NRC regulations and aligns with INPO Accreditation Objectives and Criteria
Execute all phases of a Systematic Approach to Training
Identify and define training and job-scope needs through analysis processes
Design and develop learning and development curriculum
Integrate industry best practices, INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC circulars and bulletins, plant design and procedure changes, and new regulations
Use instructional technologies and strategies including virtual learning, vision, computer-based training, and dynamic learning activities
Deliver classroom training and implement learning events and programs
Develop and maintain training schedules, task lists, and program documents required for ACAD requirements
Prepare trainee examinations and conduct evaluations in classroom, on-the-job training, and simulator environments
Conduct coaching sessions and develop individualized training when needed
Evaluate training curriculum and programs against student and organizational needs
Supervise students and reinforce management standards in training settings
Perform self-assessments and observations of line activities
Partner with line management to manage and monitor training programs
Mentor new instructors in Systematic Approach to Training and ADDIE process development
Interface with INPO and NRC during plant evaluations, inspections, and accreditation activities
Perform specialized activities in Vision and SWMS databases
Develop and evaluate training performance indicators and corrective actions
Participate in the Curriculum Review Committee
Participate in root and apparent cause analyses to identify training causes or corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED
Operations Nuclear Training Instructor Ops: four (4) years of direct job-related technical nuclear plant Operations experience and/or Operations Training experience in a commercial, military, or test reactor environment
Operations Nuclear Training Instructor Ops Sr: must hold or have held a Senior Reactor Operator/Reactor Operator (SRO/RO) license or SRO certification
Operations Nuclear Training Instructor Ops Sr: four (4) years of experience in Operations and/or Operations Training positions in a commercial, military, or test reactor environment
Selected candidate will be required to obtain an SRO certification within six months
Experience with the Systematic Approach to Training preferred
Experience as a Naval Master Training Specialist preferred
Experience in Naval Nuclear Power Training preferred
Experience with an accredited training program preferred
Experience as a Navy Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS) and/or Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) preferred
Must fulfill Emergency Response Organization (ERO) obligations when called upon
Must support refueling or short-notice outages when called upon
Applicants for all PVNGS openings must be a U.S. person under U.S. Export Control Laws
Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees)

Benefits

Comp & perks

U.S. export-control compliance and employment eligibility verification
Equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination
Drug-free workplace
Onsite work at an APS facility, power plant, job site, or in the community
Employment with APS, Arizona’s largest and longest-serving energy provider
Opportunity to support a sustainable energy future for Arizona