Nuclear Technician

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Auxiliary Operator; Equipment Operator; Licensed Nuclear Operator; Non-Licensed Nuclear Equipment Operator (NLO); Non-Licensed Nuclear Plant Operator (NLO); Nuclear Auxiliary Operator; Nuclear Equipment Operator (NEO); Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator (NAPEO); Operations Technician; Systems Operator

Tasks

• Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
• Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
• Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
• Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
• Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
• Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
• Modify, devise, or maintain nuclear equipment used in operations.

Knowledge

• Public Safety and Security
• Mechanical
• Physics
• Engineering and Technology
• Education and Training
• Chemistry
• English Language
• Computers and Electronics
• Mathematics
• Law and Government

Skills

• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning
• Writing
• Speaking

Abilities

• Problem Sensitivity
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Information Ordering
• Oral Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Perceptual Speed
• Deductive Reasoning
• Near Vision
• Written Expression
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Category Flexibility
• Flexibility of Closure
• Selective Attention
• Far Vision
• Visual Color Discrimination
• Time Sharing
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Manual Dexterity
• Finger Dexterity
• Control Precision
• Reaction Time