Operations Nuclear Training Instructor (Instructor or Sr )

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.   Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.   Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.   Summary

Palo Verde is seeking an Operations Nuclear Training Instructor.  This opportunity may be filled at either of the following levels:

Operations Nuclear Training Instructor Ops Operations Nuclear Training Instructor Sr

Both levels are responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering accredited training for employees in plant Operations at Palo Verde.The Operations Nuclear Training Instructor delivers accredited training courses, while the Sr level delivers accredited licensed and/or non-licensed training programs. Training must comply with applicable NRC regulations and align with INPO Accreditation Objectives and Criteria. Minimum Requirements

The level at which the successful candidate is hired will be determined based on their qualifications and experience and the minimum requirements outlined below.

High school diploma/GED Plus four (4) years of direct job-related technical nuclear plant Operations experience (commercial, military or test reactor) and/or in Operations Training positions (commercial, military or test reactor).

High school diploma/GED  AND must hold or have held a Senior Reactor Operator/Reactor Operator (SRO/RO) license or SRO certification Plus four (4) years experience in Operations and/or Operations Training positions (commercial, military or test reactor). Selected candidate will be required to obtain a SRO certification within six months.

Experience with the Systematic Approach to Training Experience as a Naval Master Training Specialist Experience in Naval Nuclear Power Training  Experience with an accredited training program Experience as a Navy Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS) and/or Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.

Major Accountabilities

1) Executes all phases of a Systematic Approach to Training by identifying and defining training and job scope needs that enhance line performance through various analysis processes. 2) Designs and develops learning and development curriculum. Integrates lessons learned from industry best practices, INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC circulars and bulletins, plant design changes, plant procedure changes and revisions and new regulations. Utilizes current instructional technology and strategies such as virtual learning, vision, computer-based training (CBT) and dynamic learning activities. Implements learning events and programs by delivering classroom training. Develops and maintains training program schedules, task