U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-8011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

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.

What this job is about

Ensure safe and efficient operation of nuclear power reactors.

What this work involves, step by step

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

1
Monitor reactor systems
Continuously check gauges and indicators to assess reactor performance and safety.
2
Adjust control mechanisms
Regulate reactor parameters by positioning control rods and managing coolant flow.
3
Implement safety protocols
Develop and execute lockout/tagout procedures for safe equipment maintenance.
4
Respond to abnormalities
Diagnose system irregularities and take corrective actions to restore normal operations.
5
Supervise operational activities
Oversee technicians to ensure compliance with safety policies and operational procedures.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Power AutomateMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointStructured query language SQL

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.