Instructor, Operations Lead

Job ID: 518131 Location: SPRING CITY, TN Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Instructor, Operations Lead - 518131

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Operations Training

Work Location: Spring City, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 02/02/2026

Posting Close: 02/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Position Purpose

Lead in development, maintenance and conduct of training and qualification activities that ensure operators and Shift Technical Advisor qualifications meet regulatory and accreditation requirements and management expectations to support the operation of the assigned site. Lead in implementation and instruction of operator, shift technical advisor, simulator training programs, and clearance procedure training in assigned functional areas to support nuclear plant operation.

Principal Accountabilities

Lead in analysis of technical material and change actions (operating experience, modifications, procedure changes, etc.), and prepare/update content evaluations, task lists/matrices to provide technically adequate and effective training materials for Operations Training Programs (including Shift Operations Supervisor Training) by the Training System Development (TSD) process to provide training sufficient for site personnel to perform their job functions, and to satisfy programmatic requirements.

Lead and conduct training in a manner to ensure plant goals, objectives, and standards are met; assigned training facilities and training aids promote a professional learning environment, and training delivery is consistent, professional, and cost-effective.

Counsel trainees with respect to performance, recommend appropriate remedial actions, maintain examination integrity, and apply high performance standards during training and performance evaluations to certify only those personnel who have demonstrated the ability to safely and efficiently operate and stand for NRC license or requalification examination.

Prepare, review for accuracy and completeness, and forward for retention per procedures required training records to attest to adequate training of personnel to perform their job functions.

Lead in monitoring and assessment of training and job performance activities to factor improvements into training, to have operator training requirements addressed in site procedures, to provide feedback to site management regarding needed modifications or procedure changes, and to improve simulator fidelity.

Maintain instructor certification, simulator instructor certification, and applicable portions of requalification training to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements, and to be qualified to serve as a Shift Operations Supervisor at the plant on a rotational basis; and participate in developmental opportunities to continually improve job performance and skills.

Lead in preparation of requested materials and evaluation instruments for, and support as assigned, NRC examinations in assigned function area (initial license or requalification); provide information for NRC license and renewal applications, and license notifications, to comply with NRC requirements under 10 CFR 55 and NUREG-1021.

Serve as a Plant Assessment Team Leader/Member to support the site Radiological Emergency Plan.

Minimum Requirements

Education – B.S. in engineering (any discipline) or related science (e.g., physics, chemistry) and completion of a Shift Technical Advisor (STA) training program; or high school diploma or GED with completion of an RO license or SRO license certification training program.

Experience – In addition, six to eight total years experience associated with power production which includes four years combined training and experience required to obtain an RO license, SRO license or STA certification.

Certification/License, etc – Hold or have held RO License, SRO license or certification on BWR or PWR plant or TVA or industry accreditation as a Shift Operations Supervisor or Shift Technical Advisor. Maintain requirements for nuclear plant unescorted access and (if held) S-2 medical requirements for NRC licensure.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Training experience and computer skills desirable. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

- Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.