Nuclear Technicians

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

What Nuclear Technicians 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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Radiation detectors
  • Respirators
  • Frequency analyzers
  • Ultrasonic examination equipment
  • Gamma counters

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Structured query language SQL
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux
Microsoft Windows

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking

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

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Support
  • Working Conditions
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Visual Understanding
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what Nuclear Technicians across the country typically make.

$30.14 / hour
$62,700 /year

Entry Level

$48.92 / hour
$101,740 /year

Median Level

$61.88 / hour
$128,700 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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