Technical Training Specialist 1

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Remote work option is a possibility

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com's Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that's a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Position Summary

The Training Department is comprised of 3 training components that support the Engineering & Nuclear Safety Programs at N3B: Site Training, Environmental Remediation and Contact Handled-Transuranic Waste (CH-TRU). The primary mission of N3B is to protect the environment and remove legacy waste off the Los Alamos site.

The Training Specialist 1/2 is responsible for entry-level design and delivery of programs to train all levels of personnel for the entire workforce (approximately 650 employees). These responsibilities include reviewing existing training materials to ensure accuracy and assess gaps. This person will evaluate current course materials to ensure compliance with DOE O 426.2, produce necessary documentation, and modify/revise content as well as creating and implementing training processes and procedures. The Training Specialist 1/2 will partner with senior Training Specialists to execute training strategies, assess program requirements and ensure that all programs comply with DOE O 426.2 and other federal and state mandates.

This position reports to the N3B Training Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Maintain and update training curricula to reflect operational, regulatory, and organizational changes as well as meet standards and criteria mandated by DOE O 426.2.
• Research training requirements and content drivers including federal, state, and local laws
• Audit qualification standards and certification programs
• Produce formal policies, procedures, processes, tools, formats, and templates that are clear and that comply with company standards
• Must have a general knowledge and understanding of the DOE and its management of National Laboratories or other federal contractors
• Assist in the development of technical procedures supporting specific programs and relevant training initiatives
• Adhere to policies and programs concerning the N3B's training program
• Increase knowledge of training and development research, learning theory, motivation theory, and other knowledge within the field of training and development

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• General knowledge of DOE Order 426.2; and other guidance for training and qualifications records, especially those impacting nuclear facilities and activities
• Basic knowledge of ADDIE, SAT, and other instructional methodologies
• Prior knowledge of learning management systems, specifically Ideagen Miramar LMS
• Working knowledge of a training program, preferably at DOE nuclear facilities
• Ability to identify and implement regulatory training requirements
• Experience working as part of a technical team
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey thoughts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Education and Experience Required:

Level 1: Bachelors' degree combined with a minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated. Per DOE O 426.2, must have a bachelor's degree and 1 year of job-related experience.

Level 2: Bachelors' degree combined with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated. Per DOE O 426.2, must have a bachelor's degree and 1 year of job-related experience.

Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Must be able to acquire and maintain certification through the DOE National Training Center, Basic Instructor Training.

Benefits and Salary:

N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations

Level 1: Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in the section or group.

Level 2: Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.

Impact

Level 1: Contributions are usually limited to task-related activities. Errors do not typically have a major effect on the organization.

Level 2: Contributions to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Technical Training Specialist will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain a Q level Department of Energy security clearance.

Equal Opportunity

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.