Senior Digital I&C Instructor *Local to Mineral, VA preferred
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards:
Nuclear I&C training instructor within a INPO Accredited training program
I&C Digital Technician, or Digital Instrument Engineer
Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or applicable discipline INPO accredited initial training program, or Certified Instructor meets ANS 3.1 12/79, (Section 4.4.7.2)
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
MUST have in depth knowledge of INPO Accredited Instructional theory, design, and SAT process.
MUST have previous experience working with Westinghouse/Emerson Ovation and/or Common-Q DI&C platforms
12 + years of related experience OR 5 or more years of experience in DCS based digital I&C
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, good personal computer, operate various instrumentation and controls, problem solving.
Abilities: Analyze and develop training materials, train and lead others, interface with regulatory personnel and industry peers, informal leadership skills, ability to effectively communicate with regulators.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
Preferred experience utilizing Vision or equivalent training material development software
Experience in the I&C maintenance shop who has actually been a doer, has done the work they are training
Experience in training for Westinghouse 3 loop PWR
High Level Project Overview:
Develop instructional materials and conduct training for the INPO Accredited I&C technical training program at North Anna nuclear power station.
A candidate for this position should have in-depth knowledge of INPO accredited instructional design theory as well as in-depth expertise in Digital Control Server Systems (DCS) based digital I&C equipment for which he or she will develop and deliver training.
This person will develop and deliver training on the most complex topics and is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, delivering and evaluating training in the classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job.
This individual is responsible for maintaining training programs in accordance with nuclear industry, regulatory, institutions, and legal requirements.
Required Years of Experience:
12 + years of related experience OR;
5 or more years of experience in DCS or PLC based digital I&C
Education
BS Degree or an equivalent combination of demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor Science – Physical Science, Technology, Mathematics, or Engineering
Disciplines: Preferred:
Digital I&C Electrical Engineering
Senior Digital I&C Technician
Digital I&C Training Instructor
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above
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The candidate will fill a position as an I&C Project Engineer.
This role works with a cross-functional team of station stakeholders, project leads, and project managers to evaluate modifications to the plant design.
Overseeing contracted engineering work and ensuring consistency and compliance with the client and industry standards.
Providing technical support, input, and oversight for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and Simulations (e.g., reviewing and approving procedures and observing activities).
Interfacing with the primary equipment supplier and project stakeholders to support technical reviews and input.
Analyzing engineering risk and failure modes and incorporating mitigating strategies in the designs.
Reporting and presenting status to engineering team lead, project managers, and management team on a periodic basis.
Supporting construction / implementation phase (e.g., design updates, field change evaluations, resolution of technical issues).
Required Skills:
Experience with nuclear power plant design, systems, and components
Strong background in Electrical, Computer, or I&C Engineering fields
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Preferred Skills:
Nuclear Operations experience (SRO/STA)
50.59 (or equivalent)
Engineering specification qualification
Candidates will be expected to have or gain familiarity with the nuclear power plant design, including the Electrical Distribution System and or the Instrumentation and Control Systems at the station.
Experience with Industrial Control Systems such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and associated control system devices, computers, communications, and networks
Demonstrated hands-on experience with power generation Industrial Control Systems and skills in the use of advanced control techniques.
In-depth knowledge of industry advances in control system monitoring, testing and analysis of control equipment; and controls theory.
Knowledge and experience of power plant controls, steam turbine control systems, combustion turbine control systems, balance of plant control systems.
Knowledge and experience of electrical and electronics theory.
Preferred Years of Experience:
6+ years of directly related electrical power design engineering experience in a power generating station, nuclear background strongly preferred
10+ years of industry experience
Education:
Possess a 4-year Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent extensive electrical engineering field experience.
Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license can be used in lieu of a 4-year degree
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