Nuclear Training Instructor

About this role

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Nuclear Training Instructor to join our Plant Operations team.

Position Description

The Nuclear Training Instructor is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering high-quality training programs that support safe, reliable, and efficient nuclear plant operations. This role provides technical instruction and performance-based training to operations, maintenance, engineering, and support personnel in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

This position will play a key role in supporting the development of a new and evolving training organization for advanced reactor operations. The Nuclear Training Instructor will help establish foundational training processes, develop new procedures and qualification programs, and support the startup and implementation of first-of-a-kind operational training programs.

The Nuclear Training Instructor supports the development of a highly capable workforce by applying systematic training methodologies, maintaining technical accuracy of training materials, and fostering a strong nuclear safety culture. This position may support classroom instruction, simulator instruction, field training, qualification programs, and continuing training activities for advanced reactor technologies and associated plant systems.

Specific responsibilities may include:

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Develop, revise, and maintain training materials, lesson plans, evaluations, qualification cards, and qualification programs using a systematic approach to training (SAT)

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Support the establishment and continuous improvement of a new nuclear training organization and associated training governance processes

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Develop new training procedures, administrative processes, and program documentation to support startup and long-term operations

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Support the startup and implementation of new operational and technical training programs for advanced reactor facilities

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Deliver classroom, simulator, laboratory, and on-the-job training for plant personnel

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Evaluate trainee performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and remediation as necessary

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Support initial and continuing training programs for operations, maintenance, radiation protection, chemistry, engineering, and technical staff

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Conduct training needs analyses and incorporate operating experience, procedure changes, design modifications, and regulatory requirements into training programs

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Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and licensing organizations to ensure technical accuracy and operational relevance of training content

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Support development and administration of examinations, qualification boards, and performance evaluations

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Maintain training records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements

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Participate in plant activities, observations, startup testing, and performance improvement initiatives to identify training opportunities

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Be aware of and familiar with fast reactor core design and analysis work being performed internationally, as well as related benchmark calculations and experiments being performed internationally

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Promote strong human performance fundamentals, operational excellence, and nuclear safety culture principles

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Support accreditation activities, regulatory…