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Job Description: Operate equipment used for the release, control, or utilization of nuclear energy to assist scientists in laboratory or production activities.
Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians spend a lot of their time Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material. They are naturally good at Selective Attention, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Deductive Reasoning. Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Public Safety and Security, Mechanical, and Physics and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Handling and Moving Objects
Analyzing Data or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interacting With Computers
Thinking Creatively
Performing Administrative Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Training and Teaching Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Assisting and Caring for Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Selective Attention
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Reaction Time
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Auditory Attention
Mathematical Reasoning
Near Vision
Visualization
Number Facility
Time Sharing
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Visual Color Discrimination
Category Flexibility
Response Orientation
Speech Clarity
Speed of Closure
Control Precision
Hearing Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Written Expression
Finger Dexterity
Depth Perception
Multilimb Coordination
Extent Flexibility
Manual Dexterity
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Trunk Strength
Memorization
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Spatial Orientation
Static Strength
Sound Localization
Stamina
Wrist-Finger Speed
Speed of Limb Movement
Dynamic Strength
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Design
Production and Processing
Law and Government
Building and Construction
Clerical
Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Biology
Psychology
Communications and Media
Transportation
Medicine and Dentistry
Sociology and Anthropology
Wages
New York
$84,950
Tennessee
$83,450
Connecticut
$80,710
Mississippi
$80,430
Illinois
$79,820
California
$77,330
Massachusetts
$76,130
Washington
$72,430
Pennsylvania
$70,610
Idaho
$65,830
South Carolina
$65,540
New Jersey
$64,500
North Carolina
$64,340
Virginia
$57,670
Maryland
$55,940
Michigan
$46,750
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Operation and Control
Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Judgment and Decision Making
Repairing
Mathematics
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Quality Control Analysis
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Writing
Time Management
Systems Analysis
Science
Systems Evaluation
Learning Strategies
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Equipment Selection
Technology Design
Management of Material Resources
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Analytical Thinking
Self Control
Cooperation
Persistence
Initiative
Independence
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Work With Work Group or Team
Consequence of Error
Contact With Others
Exposed to Radiation
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Coordinate or Lead Others
Exposed to High Places
Physical Proximity
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Freedom to Make Decisions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Level of Competition
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Sitting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
- Importance Supplemental-
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of accelerator systems.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of accelerator systems.
Set control panel switches, according to standard procedures, to route electric power from sources and direct particle beams through injector units.
Communicate with accelerator maintenance personnel in order to ensure readiness of support systems, such as vacuum, water cooling, and radiofrequency power sources.
Adjust controls of equipment in order to control particle beam movement, pulse rates, energy and intensity, or radiation, according to specifications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of accelerator systems.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of accelerator systems.
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of accelerator systems.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, and pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree