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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 19-4051.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Nuclear Technicians

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.

What this job is about

Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of nuclear equipment.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Follow safety policies and procedures

    Adhere to operational policies that ensure environmental safety in nuclear equipment.

  2. 2

    Conduct surveillance testing

    Perform tests to assess the safety and functionality of nuclear equipment.

  3. 3

    Monitor reactor performance

    Observe and analyze the performance of nuclear reactor equipment for inefficiencies or hazards.

  4. 4

    Implement decontamination procedures

    Identify and execute appropriate decontamination methods based on contamination levels.

  5. 5

    Communicate with maintenance personnel

    Coordinate with accelerator maintenance staff to ensure operational readiness of support systems.

Tools used in this work
LinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordStructured query language SQL

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