Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $1.38 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.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. 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.

Position Summary

The Training Department supports the Engineering and Nuclear Safety organization. The primary mission of N3B is to protect the environment and move legacy waste off the Los Alamos site. The Training Organization seeks a creative, professional who will bring innovation and production to a critical and highly regulated mission-based environment. The Technical Training Specialist 2 is responsible for the design and delivery of programs to train all levels of personnel for the entire workforce (approximately 600 employees). Additionally, this position is responsible for the training administration function that includes assigning, crediting, scheduling, and tracking training. The Technical Training Specialist is viewed as a generalist in the field. The technical training specialist works with supervision, peers, and customers, ensuring that training programs meet customer needs and regulatory drivers.

This position reports to the N3B CentralTraining Manager, but may be deployed where needed within the Training Organization.

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

• Assist in designing and delivering training programs to all levels of professionals.
• Assist in the development of training materials demonstrating a systematic approach, to include: evaluation tools for trainees and criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training.
• Administration of training programs to include crediting, tracking, assigning, scheduling and records disposition.
• Assist in developing and maintaining curricula.
• Mentor coordinators, other training specialists, and support staff in training methods and best practices.
• Represents the organization as a contact on projects, as assigned.
• Assists in developing creative and effective solutions to a variety of complex training and qualification problems.
• Manage training records according to N3B Document Control and Records Management policies.
• Adhere to policies and programs concerning the N3B’s training program.
• Must have a general knowledge and understanding of the DOE.
• Must have ability and desire to learn multiple design and delivery methods, and gain a working knowledge about, and train others on a variety of subjects such as nuclear operations, safety, security, Quality Assurance, etc.
• Keep abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.
• Assist in evaluating and overseeing contractors or vendors to develop and administer training programs.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Demonstrated knowledge of a systematic approach to training (SAT).
• Demonstrated experience solving problems, documenting solutions and tracking performance in a high-consequence environment.
• Methods for researching/identifying regulatory training requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of learning management systems or training tracking systems.
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures and with diverse personal attributes.
• Ability to assist in the training and mentoring of staff to higher levels of performance.
• Level of oral and written communication skills, and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelors’ degree combined with a minimum of 3 years of relative experience. However, 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 is acceptable.

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.

Business Associations:

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

Impact:

Contributes 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 and occasional observation, walk downs, and instruction in the field (at safe distance and conditions). Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Unescorted or escorted access to TA-54 Area G. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office and instruction 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.

Diversity & Inclusiveness

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.