Supporting Programs
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
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Top Expected Tasks
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
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Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.
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Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
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Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.
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Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
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Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
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Monitor or operate boilers, turbines, wells, or auxiliary power plant equipment.
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Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
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Implement operational procedures, such as those controlling start-up or shut-down activities.
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Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors.
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Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
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Mechanical
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Public Safety and Security
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Mathematics
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Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Operation and Control
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Operations Monitoring
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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Information Ordering
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Oral Comprehension
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Oral Expression
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Written Comprehension
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