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Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Sr (Regulatory Exam Author)

**Date:** Nov 10, 2025

**Location(s):** Hiawatha, IA, US, 52233

**Company:** NextEra Energy

**Requisition ID:** 91878

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Position Specific Description

The Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Sr (Regulatory Exam Author) role operates out of our Duane Arnold Energy Center training facility in Hiawatha, Iowa. This role is responsible for developing and administering Regulatory Exams in accordance with NUREG-1021, “Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors”. Provides accredited training to Operations personnel to ensure safe, event-free operation.

Expanded Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Develop Initial Exam Development Plan to ensure that all required project milestones are met.

+ Develop exam material in accordance with the requirements of NUREG-1021 for initial and requalification exams.

+ Develop exam submittals to support the milestone schedule and ensure compliance with NUREG-1021 guidance.

+ Applying the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process in implementing and delivering training in accredited programs.

+ Examining, remediating, and evaluating student performance during training and evaluation activities and maintaining appropriate records.

+ Ensuring the SAT is satisfied as described in the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) ACAD documents.

+ Overseeing of Accreditation Objectives and Criteria for assigned programs, including interfacing with INPO and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as required.

+ Interacting professionally with other station departments and outside agencies to ensure quality training is provided.

Job Overview

This job is responsible for preparing employees to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator and senior operator licensing examinations. Employees in this role deliver integrated systems training to participants that covers plant operations and prepares them to stand field and/or control room watch duty.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

+ Designs, develops, implements and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements

+ Operates the simulator and classroom display instruction system during training in accordance with approved procedures

+ Develops and administers written and oral examinations to include simulator and plant observation

+ Evaluates and documents operator candidate knowledge of controls and systems

+ Revises instructional materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices, regulations, and/or operating philosophies

+ Provides direction to less experienced instructors and function as program lead

+ Maintains a senior reactor operator certification or license for the site where instruction duties are being performed

+ Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

+ High School Grad / GED

+ Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

+ Experience: 7+ years

+ Nuclear Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's - Sciences

+ Bachelor's - Engineering

+ Certified Nuc Trng Instructor Classroom

+ SRO License - Active, Inactive, or Prior

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s in a technical field (e.g., Math, Physical Sciences specialty, Engineering) or equivalent education and/or experience

+ Related industry OR nuclear operations training experience: 8+ years

+ Upon hire, SRO certification must be obtained for the site where training duties are performed

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**Employee Group:** Exempt

**Employee Type:** Full Time

**Job Category:** Training

**Organization:** NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

**Relocation Provided:** Yes, if applicable

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