Operations Nuclear Training Instructor (Instructor or Sr )

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. Operations Nuclear Training Instructor Ops: 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). Operations Nuclear Training Instructor Ops Sr: 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. Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: 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) Nuclear requirement: 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 lists and other program documents required to meet ACAD requirements. 3) Prepares trainee examination and conducts trainee evaluations for classroom, on-the-job training and simulator environments. Conducts coaching sessions for trainees if needed. Evaluates results and develops individualized training if necessary. 4) Evaluates training curriculum and program to determine if student and organization needs are met and implemented appropriately. 5) Supervises students in all training settings to ensure standards of conduct prescribed on Nuclear Training Department procedures are met. Reinforces management standards and expectations in all training settings. 6) Performs self-assessments and observations of line activities to identify strengths and weaknesses needing corrective action. Partners with line management to manage and monitor training programs. 7) Mentors new instructors in the implementation of the Systematic Approach to Training in development of the ADDIE process (e.g., analysis, objectives, lesson materials, exam items). 8) Interfaces with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) during plant evaluations, Inspections and accreditation activities by ensuring the outside team has and understands the necessary information needed to accurately assess or inspect our programs to industry standards and guidelines. 9) Performs specialized activities within the Vision and SWMS databases such as work assignment change notices, master task list changes and removal/granting of qualifications. 10) Develops and evaluates training performance indicators to identify any potential gaps in training program performance. Develops actions necessary to close the identified gaps along with communicating program performance information to the line program owner. 11) Attends and participates on Curriculum Review Committee by assisting with the creation of the agenda and supporting data that will be reviewed and discussed. 12) Participates in root and apparent cause analyses to help identify potential training causes and/or corrective actions. This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need. Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. Employees, if off-site, must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after being notified. Employees who are onsite when notified will have no more than 60 minutes to report after being notified.