Senior Nuclear Operations Instructor - Licensed

Requisition ID # 167317

Job Category: Nuclear Generation

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Generation

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Avila Beach

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) safely and reliably produces electricity that is environmentally responsible and cost effective for our customers and shareholders. DCPP's mission is to be the leading nuclear power plant in the country and to: Inspire and positively influence the industry through our safe, reliable, and excellent operational performance. Embrace new ideas to continuously improve our plant and our work environment. Proactively learn from ourselves and others. Enrich our communities and the environment, increasing the public's trust and confidence in nuclear power.

Position Summary

Trains employees in plant operation and field and/or control room watch- standing. Prepares employees for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator licensing examinations utilizing the systematic approach to training (SAT) process.

Will be required to support the DCPP Emergency Response Organization (ERO).

To obtain and maintain employment, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check for unescorted access to a nuclear plant, psychological screen, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening in fulfillment of federal requirements.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would land at or near the top half of the range described below, but the decision will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable salary range is: California Minimum: $140,000

California Maximum: $238,000

Job Responsibilities

Administers and coordinates training programs to ensure the availability of qualified licensed personnel.

Assesses operator candidate knowledge of controls and integrated systems.

Conducts training programs for licensed operators and shift technical advisers in reactor operations covering replacement, requalification, upgrade, etc. consistent with NRC requirements.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge in technical concepts.

Interfaces with line personnel to analyze performance needs and recommend appropriate training solutions.

Maintains operations training programs.

Monitors, evaluates and records training activities and program effectiveness.

Plans, organizes and directs orientation and training for employees.

Presents information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures.

Revises training materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices and/or operating philosophies.

Solves moderate to complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions.

Works independently with limited guidance

Qualifications

Minimum:

High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma

Current or previous RO or SRO license / certification on a PWR or BWR

8 years commercial nuclear power experience including

6 years Licensed RO / SRO

OR

4 years Nuclear Operations Instructor – Licensed

Note: Military reactor experience is credited as commercial nuclear power experience on a year-for-year basis for the following positions: Power Plant Watch Engineer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Engineering Officer of the Watch, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.

Desired:

Experience at DCPP-Diablo Canyon Power Plant

Instructor Full DCPP license