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Infographic showing various Westinghouse Nuclear job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,964 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

SRO AP1000 Instructor

Cranberry, NC • Hybrid

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
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$116K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Reactor Operator Instructor you will support the new generation of reactors including the AP1000 and the operating fleet from all over the world. Building your skills based on actual operating plant experience combined with advanced plant design will be a major differentiator and accelerator for your career in the nuclear industry.

You will report to the Operations and Technical Training Manager and be located in southwestern Pennsylvania. The position is hybrid in nature at the discretion of the manager typically requiring 2-3 days/week on-site at the Westinghouse facility in Cranberry Township, PA or Madison, PA

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in all stages of the SAT process of the initial and continuing education programs of their specialty.
  • Perform the analysis, design and implementation of initial and training needs in their specialty.
  • Design, development and implementation of the sessions corresponding to the initial and training courses of licensed and non-licensed operations personnel, including teaching sessions in the classroom, plant, and the simulator.
  • Carry out the analysis, design and implementation of initial and continuous training needs of their specialty
  • Collaborate in the analysis and implementation of corrections in the simulator when any type of malfunction is detected, also collaborating in the tests that are required.
  • Coordinate training, providing support to training committees and/or planning training programs.
  • Define and collaborate in the development of the supporting documentation required by the assigned activities; as well as in the maintenance and updating of the documentary support already available.
  • Define and collaborate in the development of advanced educational means (simulators, multimedia, videos, models...) related to the assigned functions; as well as in the maintenance and updating of those already available.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR
    • Certified Navy Nuclear Operator
    • Licensed NRC Reactor Operator - RO License
    • Licensed NRC SRO License
    • Naval Nuclear Operator or Officer, or those with a Bachelor's or Master's degree holders in scientific or technological careers and with a training vocation are required to work as an AP1000 SRO Training Instructor for the Westinghouse.
  • Nuclear Reactor Operator Experience
  • Minimum 8 years applicable nuclear experience 
  • Ability to successfully obtain and maintain unescorted access at Nuclear Power Plants

Salary:

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $116,800 to $146,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

  • Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

  • Safety and Quality

  • Integrity and Trust

  • Customer Focus and Innovation

  • Speed and Passion to Win

  • Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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