Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

Handle or manage nuclear power plants. Manipulate control rods, initiate and terminate operations, start/stop equipment, monitor/adjust settings, and keep records. Take necessary immediate action. The ability to detect and react to anomalies...

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
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
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Processing Information Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Chemistry Know More
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English Language Know More
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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Operation and Control Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More