Median Annual Wage: $74,690
Education: Associate's degree (24%); High school diploma or equivalent (24%); Post-secondary certificate (21%)
Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Related Job Titles: Operations Technician; Equipment Operator; Nuclear Auxiliary Operator; Non-Licensed Operator (NLO); Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator; Licensed Nuclear Operator; Non-Licensed Nuclear Equipment Operator (NLO); Nuclear Equipment Operator (NEO); Non-Licensed Nuclear Plant Operator (NLO); Nuclear Operations Specialist
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians.
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- Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians.
