HFIR Nuclear Reactor Trainer

Requisition Id 14512 

Overview:    

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

We are seeking a Nuclear Reactor Trainer who will focus on development, implementation, and evaluation of training and examination programs for new-hire and incumbent personnel in assigned disciplines at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR).  This position resides in the Reactor Certifications & Qualifications Group in the Business Management Section, Research Reactors Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).    

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional aids, and examinations as necessary to support initial and continuing training in assigned disciplines. 

• Implements developed training in various settings (classroom, OJT, mockup). 

• Performs review of instructional materials for technical sufficiency. 

• Develops, grades, and administers written, oral, walkthroughs, operational, and scenario examinations. 

• Conducts training needs assessments to identify the knowledge skills and abilities required in specific jobs. 

• Conducts job and task analyses to identify critical tasks and task elements requiring training. 

• Conducts evaluations of training effectiveness. 

• Monitors the performance and progress of on-the-job training in the assigned program areas and recommends appropriate actions for identified deficiencies. 

• Administers on-the-job training task qualification standards (task checkouts). 

• Develops and submits reports of training and evaluation activities. 

• Assists with periodic comprehensive training program self-audits/self-assessments. 

• Conducts special qualification training for Research Reactors Division (RRD) staff. 

• Conducts remedial training programs to address demonstrated performance deficiencies (i.e., exam failures or as identified by management) as required. 

• Maintain certification/qualification and operational proficiency at the HFIR as HFIR Shift Supervisor/Senior Reactor Operator. 

• Maintain RRD Instructional Technologist qualification. 

• Assists the division drill coordinator in planning, developing, and conducting drills and exercises. 

• May serve as the RRD drill coordinator. 

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opprotunity by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.  

Basic Qualifications: 

• A BS degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent. 

• At least of 3 years of nuclear plant experience, which includes a minimum of 6 months of experience at the HFIR facility. 

• Experience as a HFIR Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Current HFIR Senior Reactor Operator certification. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across ORNL. 

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs. 

Special Requirements: 

• Will be required to achieve and maintain HFIR Shift Supervisor qualification. 

• Will be required to achieve and maintain RRD Instructional Technologist qualification. 

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer. 

HSPD-12 PIV badge:  

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge. 

L clearance:  

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. 

Benefits at ORNL:   

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. 

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts. Relocation Assistance is available for certain positions. 

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov  

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.