Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians

Help scientists in the lab or in the industrial process by operating equipment utilized in the release, control, or exploitation of nuclear energy.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
Employment Projections

Annual projected job openings Subscribe to see

Wages


Average Wages Subscribe to see

Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Physical demands
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Dealing and handling conflicts
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Processing Information Know More

Areas of Study

Chemistry Know More
Education and Training Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Physics Know More
Public Safety and Security Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Flexibility of Closure Know More
  3. Near Vision Know More
  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
  5. Perceptual Speed Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Selective Attention Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Operation and Control Know More
Quality Control Analysis Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
Speaking Know More