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As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

Join our fastgrowing Installed Base Outage Services Organization as the Technical Training Operations Manager in the Resource Development & Training Group. In this role, you will oversee and advance technical training programs that support BWR, PWR, and Stearns Roger Services. You will ensure our workforce is fully qualified, prepared, and continuously developing to meet the needs of our internal teams and external customers. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead and manage full time training staff and a team of local, part time instructors  Assess qualification and competency needs across the organization  Plan, schedule, and coordinate technical training programs  Drive continuous improvement of training content, delivery methods, and training mock ups  Ensure timely, high quality communication and deliverables for internal and external customers  Support strategic development of training capabilities aligned with business growth

General Responsibilities:

• Ensures effective performance on moderately complex to complex technical assignments.  
• Plans and directs the timely execution of technical activities within assigned cost center(s).  
• Ensures projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies, objectives and customer standards.  
• Develops and/or administers organization engineering standards and procedures for the group.  
• Provides goals, objectives and standards of performance for assigned team members.  
• Ensures development and training of team members to optimize task results.  
• Works interactively with customers and clients to develop strong relationships.  
• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements.  
• Works on special projects, as directed. 

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum of 10 years related technical experience or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree. 
• Advanced knowledge of related technical standards, techniques and criteria.  
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management and customers as required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.  
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.
• Strong analytical ability and problem identification/problem resolution skills.  

• Salary: $133,000 - $181,000 per year, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).