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Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians

SOC 19-4051.01

Operate equipment used for the release, control, or utilization of nuclear energy to assist scientists in laboratory or production activities.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Life, Physical, and Social Science
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
Yes
Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Operation Monitoring
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.9
Speaking
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Operation and Control
3.6
Complex Problem Solving
3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security
4.2
Mechanical
4.0
Physics
4.0
Engineering and Technology
3.7
Education and Training
3.6
Chemistry
3.5
English Language
3.5
Computers and Electronics
3.4

Key Tasks

1Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
2Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
3Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
4Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
5Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.

Also Known As

Accelerator Operator Accelerator Technician Auxiliary Operator Cell Support Operator Energy Systems Operator Equipment Operation Instructor Equipment Operator Facilities Operator Gamma Facilities Operator Gamma Operator

Tools & Equipment

Air compressors Air purifying respirators Airline respirators Area gamma monitors Atmosphere supplying respirators

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