Typical Tasks
Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Expected Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Common Activities
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
