TITLE:           Advisory Training Materials Specialist

LOCATION:  Bellevue, WA, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans.

Advisory Training Materials Specialist

The Advisory Training Materials Specialist reports to the Corporate Training Manager and is responsible for the effectiveness of the training program. This position requires advanced knowledge of NQA-1 requirements for training development and records.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer the technical training including software, coordination, procedures, and curriculum/content development on behalf of the technical teams.

• Resolve issues with the training program (procedures and software applications).

• Maintain training program related standard operating documents.

• Support all corporate, discipline, and project training requirements.

• Assists line management in the conduct of training needs analysis.

• Develop and provide training content, courses, quizzes, curriculum (qualifications), and surveys based on guidance from training needs analysis performed supporting technical management and staff.

• Coordinate classroom-based training as requested by instructors and/or course owners.

• Ensure regulatory requirements are within the overall training program.

• Ensure training records are maintained in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Manage the training learning management system and database.

• Ensure training content and curricula for technical teams are in strict compliance with the Quality, Environmental, and Safety and Health program standards to protect the employees and public from radiological, chemical, and physical hazards associated with facility operations.

• Support technical team with reports and metrics on training.

• Guides personnel in the systematic approach to training.

• Advises and provides support to the Training Program Coordinator on Training Program changes needed to support technical staff.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.A./B.S. degree in a relevant/related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Individual should have 10+ years of training experience to include course instruction, training material development, and/or training program assessment/evaluation. Prior instructor certification preferred.

• Proficient in SAP-SuccessFactors or similar platform.

• Proficient planning and execution skills for meeting regulatory and operational requirements.

• Excellent skills in the systematic approach to training and training management.

• Possess demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting and collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Able to operate and multi-task in a challenging/dynamic environment while demonstrating planning, coordination, and organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little oversight or supervision.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication, verbal, and written skills that are clear, concise, and accurate.

• Excellent attention to detail in writing and reviewing of documents, such as procedures and training material.

• Experience under NRC or DOE regulation is required.

• Experience developing SCORM or AICC compliant content with content developer tools; experience with Camtasia is preferred.

• Experience developing and managing training under the ADDIE model preferred.

• INPO ACAD principles for Systematic Approach to Training is strongly preferred.

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds

• Repetitive work: Prolonged

• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

• Travel required: 0-5%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job Details

Salary Range Level 11: $125,257 - $208,762

Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

• Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities