Engineering Technical Training Liaison (NWS 00872)
THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1,000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR
North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.
Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day directions from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.
The Engineering Directorate has an opening for a part-time Senior Engineering Technical Instructor to leverage engineering expertise enhancing the Superblock engineering and safety systems training program by applying modern training principles and evidence-based learning theory and practice. The Superblock is a DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. The successful candidate will work within regulatory requirements and operational demands, and use your extensive technical, nuclear safety systems, engineering documentation, and instructional experience to facilitate and implement highly technical training courses and curricula for employees supporting high-risk environments in nuclear facilities. This position will report programmatically to the Superblock and administratively to the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate.
This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes flexibility to work from home up to one day per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
Essential Duties
Deliver advanced technical training in classroom, lab, simulator, and OJT settings for certified operators, engineers, and other technical personnel, with emphasis on new-hire and qualification pipelines.
Assess impacts of facility, engineering, programmatic, and safety basis changes and update curricula, lesson plans, and delivery methods to maintain required knowledge and skills.
Apply the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to analyze needs, design and implement interventions, and evaluate training effectiveness for engineering and operator populations.
Develop and execute individualized support plans such as targeted 1:1 instruction, mentoring, and structured remediation to address performance gaps and ensure qualification progress.
Ensure regulatory and institutional compliance by interpreting requirements (DOE, OSHA, RCRA, DOT, and LLNL) with SMEs and translating them into measurable learning objectives and qualification standards.
Review and validate training materials and evaluations for accuracy, rigor, and alignment with approved safety basis, engineering controls, procedures, and facility processes.
Diagnose and resolve complex training and qualification issues including systemic failures, bottlenecks, and recurring errors linked to procedures, configuration control, limits, and engineered safety features.
Lead and influence training quality and consistency through technical rigor, standardized content, and high-consequence instructional strategies, including abnormal condition training.
Contribute as a technical training SME by advising management, participating in high-level reviews/assessments, and aligning program elements with organizational strategy and facility safety systems.
Lead training improvement initiatives and sustain technical credibility by managing projects that enhance qualification pathways, evaluation methods, and training infrastructure, and performing technical tasks/projects to maintain facility currency.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
A current U.S. DOD TS or U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or Related Technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Extensive experience working in a DOE Nuclear Facility as a designated safety systems engineer.
High-hazard engineering/technical experience (nuclear or equivalent) with demonstrated knowledge of engineered safety features, control strategies, and operating limits.
Broad applied engineering/science expertise as it relates to nuclear safety, including disciplined operations, configuration control, safety basis implementation, and conduct of engineering.
Advanced training needs analysis and SAT-based solution development (design, development, implementation, and evaluation), including targeted instruction, mentoring, and individualized development plans for qualification support.
Proficiency in instructional methods and learning technologies across classroom, OJT, virtual, and multimedia delivery, including objective-based evaluations and performance demonstrations.
Experience with training software and multimedia tools, with emphasis on online training development and delivery.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project planning skills to resolve moderately complex issues involving compliance, qualification rigor, and technical accuracy of safety and engineering content.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex technical content to varied audiences, work independently or collaboratively, and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Master's degree in engineering or related applied sciences field.
Extensive experience designing and developing training programs in a regulated environment, including programs where training products must remain aligned with configuration-managed requirements, facility documentation, and approved safety basis elements.
Extensive experience developing training for off normal or emergency response situations, including integration of engineered safety features, alarms/indications, limiting conditions for operation, and decision-making under abnormal plant conditions.
Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
