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.
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Salary Information
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators: $122,610 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Operate energy distribution equipment. | General |
| Diagnose equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Advise others on ways to improve processes or products. | General |
| Operate energy production equipment. | General |
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Exchange information with colleagues. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. | General |
| Inspect facilities. | General |
| Direct operational or production activities. | General |
| Plan production or operational procedures or sequences. | General |
| Document organizational or operational procedures. | General |
| Maintain sustainable energy production equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Power BI | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data logging software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Plant information data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Azure software | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Outage management system OMS | Industrial control software |
| Microsoft Power Automate | Calendar and scheduling software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Coating Inspector Program Level 2 | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review - Nuclear Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |