Nuclear Technicians

Also called: Licensed Nuclear Operator, Nuclear Auxiliary Operator, Nuclear Equipment Operator (NEO), Operations Technician

In the Marine Corps: Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist

What they do:

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

On the job, you would:

Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.

Knowledge

Safety and Government

public safety and security
law and government

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
product and service development

Math and Science

physics
chemistry

Education and Training

teaching and course design

Skills

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving