Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.

Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.

Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.

Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.

Physics

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.