I&C Nuclear Instructor

The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid-Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors, and it has established a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30-year history. The Energy Center is a highly efficient, low-cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri’s 1.2 million customers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer‑paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

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About the Position

The Nuclear Technical Instructor develops, administers, and maintains training programs to support the overall Qualification Programs at Callaway Energy Center (CEC) and maintains full accreditation for the CEC for their specific discipline, ensuring that the CEC is in full compliance with the requirements for accredited programs under the National Academy for Nuclear Training. Instructors maximize student learning by providing quality training to maintain and improve worker knowledge, skills, and plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer formal classroom training, including classroom, laboratory, and simulator instruction
• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations and evaluate trainee performance
• Schedule and coordinate training course presentations with appropriate department personnel
• Support the implementation of an effective and efficient Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) that meets or exceeds industry standards and is institutionalized into plant procedures and processes
• Support subject matter experts and vendors providing on‑site and off‑site training within the appropriate discipline area
• Monitor condition reports and industry trends for potential areas of weakness for Operating Experience applicability into lesson plans
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all training conducted in accordance with applicable procedures and criteria
• Actively participate in training programs to maintain individual qualifications
• Participate in in‑plant activities and field time to maintain required licenses, certifications, and technical proficiency
• Provide refueling outage support for preparations, in‑processing training, and/or filling assigned outage position
• Assume Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in accordance with Callaway Energy Center Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP), including responding to assigned ERO facilities within the required RERP response time

Technical Level

• Knowledge: Under guidance, develops fundamental understanding of the overall training program. Possesses working knowledge of subject matter in technical area. Learns training program standards.
• Job Complexity: Intermediate skill level for administering training with significant technical area knowledge.
• Supervision: Receives general guidance and supervision on work assignments with more detailed instruction on new assignments.
• Leadership: Provides peer reviews and feedback.

Nuclear Technical Instructor Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required. Two or more years of relevant professional or journey‑level experience is required (experience in engineering, mechanical, electrical, I&C maintenance, rad/chem, or as a technical instructor). In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a relevant associate’s degree and two additional years (four total) or a high school diploma and four additional years (six total) of the aforementioned types of experience may be considered. Previous training instructor experience in a National Academy for Nuclear Training accredited program is preferred.

Senior Technical Instructor Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required. Five or more years of relevant professional or journey‑level experience is required (experience in engineering, radiation protection or chemistry, or as a technical instructor in the relevant area). In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a relevant associate’s degree and two additional years (seven total) or a high school diploma and four additional years (nine total) of the aforementioned types of experience may be considered. Previous training instructor experience in a National Academy for Nuclear Training accredited program is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to supervise and motivate personnel, dependability, and good human‑relations characteristics are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is preferred. Basic understanding of computer‑based training and basic knowledge of learning management systems are preferred. Qualified candidates must establish and maintain permanent residence within sixty highway miles of the Callaway Energy Center. Security screening is required for Callaway Energy Center access.

Working Conditions

The Nuclear Instructor works a standard day shift in an office/plant environment. Callouts and working rotating or outage schedules may be required to support plant operations.

Compensation Range

$84,400.00 – $162,900.00 (across multiple levels of the role; salary depends on applicant’s credentials). Base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.