Nuclear Power Reactor Operators at My Next Move for Veterans

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

Also called: Nuclear Control Operator, Nuclear Reactor Operator, Nuclear Station Operator (NSO), Reactor Operator (RO)

In the military: see titles from the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

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.

Math and Science

physics
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
product and service development

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Basic Skills

reading work related information
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

People and Technology Systems

thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

Verbal