Instructional Technologist

Position Overview

This opportunity is for an Instructional Technologist based in the United States contributing to a major next-generation energy project. The role focuses on creating and improving training programs designed for plant personnel to ensure workforce readiness and compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement structured training programs, processes, and procedures that comply with company standards and regulatory frameworks for a new training organization.
• Develop and maintain strategies supporting both initial accreditation and ongoing program effectiveness.
• Utilize the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology to create and refine high-quality educational curricula.
• Continuously update educational materials to incorporate plant design modifications, procedural changes, operational enhancements, and technical developments.
• Collaborate closely with management teams, emergency personnel, project partners, regulators, and internal departments to boost training outcomes.
• Develop robust assessment tools including exams, trainee evaluations, classroom and lab materials, on-the-job training aids, and simulator tests.
• Establish protocols for reviewing training effectiveness, counseling trainees, and customizing learning plans.
• Integrate external industry insights such as regulatory updates and operational experiences into training content.
• Support readiness efforts for regulatory inspections, accreditation reviews, audits, and compliance verifications.
• Maintain detailed training documentation, records, reports, and maintain audit preparedness.
• Provide assistance in departmental planning, goal setting, resource allocation, and budgeting activities.
• Foster a culture emphasizing quality, accountability, collaboration, and ongoing improvement within training operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, training, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in training development, instructional technology, or related domain.
• Background in designing training for technical or heavily regulated industries.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices for training development.
• Expertise in digital content creation and diverse training delivery methods.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written communication, technical documentation skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with varied stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to producing precise, high-quality instructional materials.
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment with evolving project requirements and priorities.
• Proven ability to enforce standards, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous enhancement.
• Integrity, professionalism, and strong teamwork with open communication skills across diverse groups.
• Understanding of organizational impact of decisions relating to performance, regulatory adherence and safety.
• Prior experience supporting nuclear, energy, or complex technical settings is advantageous.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $52 to $85.
• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Engagement in large-scale, cutting-edge energy projects.
• Exposure to advanced training methodologies in a regulated technical environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in engineering and operations.
• Influence on workforce readiness and sustained operational excellence.
• Professional development through involvement in intricate technical and compliance initiatives.