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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed. May respond to abnormalities, determine cause, and recommend corrective action.
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators spend a lot of their time Controlling Machines and Processes. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Near Vision. Nuclear Power Reactor Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Coaching and Developing Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Interacting With Computers
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Thinking Creatively
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Assisting and Caring for Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Near Vision
Perceptual Speed
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Selective Attention
Far Vision
Time Sharing
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Visual Color Discrimination
Speech Recognition
Control Precision
Mathematical Reasoning
Auditory Attention
Number Facility
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Hearing Sensitivity
Originality
Speed of Closure
Reaction Time
Response Orientation
Trunk Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Manual Dexterity
Rate Control
Depth Perception
Glare Sensitivity
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Design
Administration and Management
Law and Government
Clerical
Building and Construction
Psychology
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Personnel and Human Resources
Biology
Communications and Media
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
Wages
New York
$87,320
Massachusetts
$83,800
Florida
$79,570
Illinois
$78,240
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Operation Monitoring
Active Listening
Operation and Control
Coordination
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Quality Control Analysis
Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Persuasion
Science
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Management of Material Resources
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Relationships
Independence
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Initiative
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Innovation
Independence
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Electronic Mail
Contact With Others
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Coordinate or Lead Others
Consequence of Error
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Time Pressure
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Radiation
Physical Proximity
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Spend Time Sitting
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Level of Competition
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With External Customers
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-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 Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
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
-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
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-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-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
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
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-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
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
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
- Importance Supplemental-
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
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 6 years, up to and including 8 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