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Maintenance and Technical Instructor / Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor in Instrumentation and Control
Braidwood Nuclear Power Station in Braceville, Illinois is looking for an outstanding Maintenance and Technical Instructor or Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor in Instrumentation and Control to join their exceptional team!
This Maintenance and Technical Instructor role can be filled at the Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level, or at the Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level.
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAP
Expected salary range of $105,300 to $117,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Sr Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAV
Expected salary range of $121,500 to $135,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position
Demonstrates mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of plant specific nuclear maintenance and technical training programs (Chemistry, Engineering, Maintenance: Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical, and Radiation Protection).
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Drives the clean energy center (CEC) and personnel performance improvement through the use of training. Coordinates, and conducts performance-based maintenance and technical training programs as required by user community in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model, department procedures, and with proper application of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.
- Assures the training programs are maintained current and incorporate information gained from Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Significant Operating Experience Reports and Constellation Nuclear Event Reports (NERs), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Bulletins and Information Notices, CEC design change and backfit information, CEC procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports.
- Prepares trainee examination and conducts trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate and conducts counseling sessions for trainees, evaluates the results, and recommends/develops individualized training programs.
- Support CEC and fleet in the areas of business initiatives, project management, refuel outage support, emergency preparedness duties, and special projects.
- Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
- Maintains knowledge of plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop and conduct effective, high-quality training.
- Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAP
- High school diploma/GED with 3 years of nuclear technical discipline experience OR
- 5 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience OR
- Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, engineering, health physics, mathematics, physics), education or training with 2 years of related technical discipline experience or 4 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience
- The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.5.4) Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants" Job Title M&T Instructor Job Code XKAP Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Sr Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAV
- High school diploma/GED with 5 years of nuclear technical background or 7 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience OR
- Associate’s degree in technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, electrical, engineering, instrumentation, mathematics, mechanical, radiation protection), education or training with 3 years of nuclear technical background or 5 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, engineering, health physics, mathematics, physics), education or training with 3 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience · 2 years of training or education experience
- The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.4.3) Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAP
- Previous experience in delivering training
- Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT)
Sr Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAV
- Foreman/lead or supervisory experience
INTRODUCTION
Maintenance and Technical Instructor / Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor in Instrumentation and Control
Braidwood Nuclear Power Station in Braceville, Illinois is looking for an outstanding Maintenance and Technical Instructor or Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor in Instrumentation and Control to join their exceptional team!
This Maintenance and Technical Instructor role can be filled at the Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level, or at the Sr Maintenance and Technical Instructor Level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level.
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAP
Expected salary range of $105,300 to $117,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Sr Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAV
Expected salary range of $121,500 to $135,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position
Demonstrates mastery of skills and extensive subject matter knowledge in carrying out assignments associated with the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of plant specific nuclear maintenance and technical training programs (Chemistry, Engineering, Maintenance: Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical, and Radiation Protection).
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Drives the clean energy center (CEC) and personnel performance improvement through the use of training. Coordinates, and conducts performance-based maintenance and technical training programs as required by user community in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model, department procedures, and with proper application of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.
- Assures the training programs are maintained current and incorporate information gained from Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Significant Operating Experience Reports and Constellation Nuclear Event Reports (NERs), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Bulletins and Information Notices, CEC design change and backfit information, CEC procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports.
- Prepares trainee examination and conducts trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate and conducts counseling sessions for trainees, evaluates the results, and recommends/develops individualized training programs.
- Support CEC and fleet in the areas of business initiatives, project management, refuel outage support, emergency preparedness duties, and special projects.
- Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.
- Maintains knowledge of plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop and conduct effective, high-quality training.
- Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAP
- High school diploma/GED with 3 years of nuclear technical discipline experience OR
- 5 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience OR
- Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, engineering, health physics, mathematics, physics), education or training with 2 years of related technical discipline experience or 4 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience
- The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.5.4) Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants" Job Title M&T Instructor Job Code XKAP Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Sr Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor I&C
Job Code: XKAV
- High school diploma/GED with 5 years of nuclear technical background or 7 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience OR
- Associate’s degree in technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, electrical, engineering, instrumentation, mathematics, mechanical, radiation protection), education or training with 3 years of nuclear technical background or 5 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, engineering, health physics, mathematics, physics), education or training with 3 years of related (applicable discipline instruction) experience · 2 years of training or education experience
- The requirements as outlined above meet or exceed ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.4.3) Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAP
- Previous experience in delivering training
- Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT)
Sr Maintenance and Technical (M& T) Instructor
Job Code: XKAV
- Foreman/lead or supervisory experience
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Align your degree to the subject matter
PERM requires your credentials to match the instructional role, not just teaching in general. A computer science degree supporting a technical software training position is far stronger than a general education degree for the same role.
Target employers with existing PERM history
Corporate training departments at technology companies, defense contractors, and IT staffing firms file PERM regularly for Technical Instructors. These employers already understand the recruitment steps DOL requires before filing.
Search EB-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Technical Instructor roles at companies with active green card filing history. This cuts out employers who intend to sponsor but have never navigated the PERM process.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your degree was issued outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before applications start. DOL and USCIS both need to confirm your qualification level matches the EB-2 or EB-3 category claimed.
Negotiate the PERM recruitment timeline into your offer
PERM requires the employer to run a documented recruitment process before filing. Ask during offer negotiations whether the company has in-house immigration counsel and roughly when they plan to initiate DOL's prevailing wage determination.
Verify prevailing wage expectations using OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting a role, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure throughout the entire PERM and I-140 process.
Green Card Technical Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Instructor roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the role requirements. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree, while EB-2 applies when the employer can demonstrate the role requires an advanced degree or when you have a master's or higher in a field directly tied to the instructional subject. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the category depends partly on how the job is structured.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The green card process through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with an expiration date. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery for EB-3 petitions, and the employer files independently of any annual cap at the I-140 stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs.
What documentation should I prepare before a Technical Instructor PERM application begins?
Gather transcripts showing your degree in the relevant technical subject, any professional certifications tied to the technology or curriculum you teach, and employment verification letters covering prior instructional or industry experience. If your credentials are from outside the U.S., a NACES-member credential evaluation confirming degree equivalency is required. DOL may audit the PERM file, so documentation gaps delay the process significantly.
How can I find Technical Instructor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Technical Instructor roles at employers with documented green card filing history, so you're not guessing whether a company has navigated PERM before. Filtering by sponsorship track record is practical because employers who have completed PERM for similar roles understand DOL's recruitment documentation requirements and are far less likely to abandon the process mid-filing.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa like H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification can be filed while you're in valid work-authorized status, and the green card process runs concurrently with your existing visa status. Starting PERM early is strategically useful because it locks in a priority date. If you're on H-1B, reaching the 365-day mark after I-140 approval also unlocks AC21 portability protections, letting you change employers without restarting the process.