Instructional Technologist

About the Role

An Instructional Technologist is needed to contribute centrally to developing and enhancing workforce training for a cutting-edge energy project based in Germany. The role involves designing comprehensive, compliant educational programs that prepare plant staff for operational success and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement training procedures, processes, and curricula compliant with organizational, regulatory, and industry standards for a newly formed training department.
• Design and deploy strategies supporting program accreditation and sustained training quality.
• Employ the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology to create, update, and continually improve educational content.
• Revise training materials to integrate changes in plant design, procedures, technical parameters, and operational practices.
• Work closely with leadership, project teams, emergency responders, regulators, and other stakeholders to optimize the training framework.
• Develop robust assessment tools, including exams, evaluations, practical exercises, on-the-job guides, and simulator-based testing.
• Implement systems for performance monitoring, trainee feedback, counseling, and custom learning pathways.
• Integrate lessons from industry incidents, regulation updates, operating experience, and internal reviews into course content.
• Support regulatory inspections, accreditation audits, management reviews, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready training records and documentation.
• Assist management with planning, setting goals, resource allocation, and budget preparation for the training department.
• Foster an environment emphasizing quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous advancement across training processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, training, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in education, instructional technology, or training development, particularly in regulated or industrial settings.
• Demonstrated ability creating and managing training programs compliant with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and diverse training delivery techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, and collaboration aptitude.
• Detail-oriented mindset ensuring production of precise and quality educational resources.
• Adaptable to evolving project requirements and operational updates.
• Experience influencing and upholding training standards and driving ongoing improvements.
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and transparent communication.
• Understanding of impacts of training decisions on compliance, safety, and organizational outcomes.
• Prior experience in nuclear, energy, engineering, or comparably complex technical domains strongly preferred.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Competitive contract pay ranging from $52 to $85 per hour.
• Fully remote position allowing work from anywhere within Germany.
• Participation in a large-scale innovative energy initiative with exposure to advanced regulated training environments.
• Collaborative work with multidisciplinary engineering, operational, and project teams.
• Opportunity to shape workforce preparedness and contribute to the project's sustainable success.
• Professional development through engagement with complex regulatory and technical training challenges.