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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Accelerator Operator

2.	Accelerator Technician

3.	Auxiliary Operator

4.	Cell Support Operator

5.	Equipment Operation Instructor

6.	Equipment Operator

7.	Facilities Operator

8.	Gamma Facilities Operator

9.	Gamma Operator

10.	Hot-Cell Technician

11.	Licensed Nuclear Operator

12.	Non-Licensed Nuclear Auxiliary Operator

13.	Non-Licensed Nuclear Equipment Operator (NLO)

14.	Non-Licensed Nuclear Plant Operator (NLO)

15.	Non-Licensed Operator (NLO)

16.	Nuclear Apprentice Plant Equipment Operator (NAPEO)

17.	Nuclear Auxiliary Operator

18.	Nuclear Equipment Operator (NEO)

19.	Nuclear Fuel Enrichment Technician

20.	Nuclear Fuel Processing Technician

21.	Nuclear Operating Technician

22.	Nuclear Operations Specialist

23.	Nuclear Operator

24.	Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator

25.	Nuclear Plant Operator

26.	Nuclear Power Plant Non-Licensed Operator

27.	Nuclear Power Plant Operator

28.	Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker

29.	Nuclear Reactor Technician

30.	Nuclear Station Plant Equipment Operator

31.	Operations Technician

32.	Plant Operator

33.	Radiation Protection Technician (RPT)

34.	Radioisotope Production Operator

35.	Reactor Operator

36.	Station Operator

37.	Systems Operator

38.	Test and Research Reactor Operator

Job Tasks

	Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety. Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.

	Set control panel switches, according to standard procedures, to route electric power from sources and direct particle beams through injector units. Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.

	Adjust controls of equipment to control particle beam movement, pulse rates, energy or intensity, or radiation, according to specifications. Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.

	Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters. Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.

	Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations. Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.

	Perform testing, maintenance, repair, or upgrading of accelerator systems. Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas. Communicate safety or hazard information to others.

	Submit computations to supervisors for review.

	Communicate with accelerator maintenance personnel to ensure readiness of support systems, such as vacuum, water cooling, or radio frequency power sources.

	Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, or pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables. Measure radiation levels.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Nuclear Technicians
	Nuclear technicians assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research and nuclear energy production. They operate special equipment used in these activities and monitor the levels of radiation that are produced.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Nuclear Technicians
	In nuclear power plants, nuclear technicians typically work in offices and control rooms where they use computers and other equipment to monitor and help operate nuclear reactors. Most nuclear technicians work full-time, variable schedules in the nuclear power industry. Their schedules may include working nights, holidays, and weekends. Nuclear technicians must take safety precautions to avoid exposure to radiation.

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