Certified SMR Operations and Maintenance Specialist (CSMRP-OM) Certification Program by Tonex
The Certified SMR Operations and Maintenance Specialist (CSMRP-OM) Certification Program by Tonex prepares operations and technical workforce professionals to support safe, reliable, and efficient small modular reactor operations. The program covers SMR operating models, multi-module coordination, control room concepts, maintenance planning, reliability engineering, configuration control, outage planning, workforce readiness, and operational decision making.
Participants gain practical knowledge of how plant operators, maintenance teams, reliability engineers, procedure writers, and training managers work together to sustain performance across SMR assets. The program also emphasizes abnormal operations, emergency response, vendor support, lifecycle asset management, and readiness review practices.
Cybersecurity is an important part of modern SMR operations because digital monitoring, remote coordination, connected maintenance systems, and operational data platforms must remain protected. Participants learn why cybersecurity awareness supports operational continuity, plant reliability, data integrity, and secure decision making in advanced nuclear environments.
Learning Objectives
- Explain SMR operating models for single-module and multi-module plant environments.
- Describe operator roles, control room functions, remote monitoring, and human factors considerations.
- Apply maintenance planning, reliability principles, configuration control, and lifecycle asset management concepts.
- Support procedure development, workforce training, qualification planning, and operational readiness activities.
- Evaluate outage planning, spare parts strategies, vendor support, and long-term asset performance needs.
- Understand abnormal operations, emergency response expectations, event reporting, and corrective action practices.
- Recognize how cybersecurity supports secure monitoring, protected operational data, and resilient SMR performance.
Audience
- Plant Operators
- Maintenance Engineers
- Reliability Engineers
- Utility Operations Teams
- Training Managers
- Procedure Writers
- Workforce Development Teams
- Nuclear Operations Supervisors
- Asset Management Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Program Modules
Module 1: SMR Operating Models and Plant Governance
- SMR operating principles
- Single-module plant concepts
- Multi-module operating structure
- Operating organization roles
- Shift management expectations
- Plant performance indicators
- Governance and oversight needs
Module 2: Control Room and Remote Monitoring
- Control room design concepts
- Operator workload management
- Alarm response practices
- Remote monitoring functions
- Communication during operations
- Digital interface awareness
- Monitoring data integrity
Module 3: Maintenance Reliability and Asset Strategy
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Predictive maintenance concepts
- Reliability-centered maintenance
- Equipment criticality ranking
- Spare parts planning
- Vendor support coordination
- Lifecycle asset tracking
Module 4: Procedures Training and Workforce Qualification
- Procedure lifecycle control
- Operating procedure structure
- Maintenance procedure quality
- Training program alignment
- Qualification record management
- Workforce readiness tracking
- Knowledge retention practices
Module 5: Outage Planning and Configuration Control
- Outage scope definition
- Work package coordination
- Schedule risk awareness
- Configuration baseline control
- Change impact review
- Return-to-service readiness
- Post-outage performance review
Module 6: Emergency Response and Operational Readiness
- Abnormal condition recognition
- Event reporting expectations
- Emergency response coordination
- Human decision factors
- Corrective action tracking
- Readiness checklist review
- Capstone readiness evaluation
Exam Domains
- SMR Operations Concepts
- Maintenance and Reliability
- Human Factors and Staffing
- Procedures and Training
- Emergency and Abnormal Operations
- Operational Readiness
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, guided exercises, and project-based learning focused on SMR operations and maintenance. Participants review operational scenarios, readiness expectations, maintenance planning practices, and procedure-driven decision making. Online resources may include readings, checklists, case examples, and tools for structured operational review.
Assessment and Certification
Participants are assessed through quizzes, assignments, scenario-based activities, and a capstone operational readiness review. Upon successful completion of the program and required assessment components, participants receive the Certified SMR Operations and Maintenance Specialist (CSMRP-OM) Certification by Tonex.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified SMR Operations and Maintenance Specialist (CSMRP-OM) Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Advance your SMR operations and maintenance capability with Tonex and gain the structured knowledge needed to support readiness, reliability, safety, and secure nuclear operations.