From nuclear technician to nuclear reactor operator
17 of the 25 essential skills of a nuclear reactor operator are already essential for a nuclear technician — about 68% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from nuclear technician in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 8
- would be new
- 68%
- of the target job covered
- 25
- essential skills of a nuclear reactor operator
What a nuclear reactor operator does
Nuclear reactor operators directly control nuclear reactors in power plants from control panels, and are solely responsible for the alterations in reactor reactivity. They start up operations and react to changes in status such as casualties and critical events. They monitor parameters and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
What carries over
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- avoid contamination
- contamination exposure regulations
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- ensure equipment cooling
- follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- maintain nuclear reactors
- metrology
- monitor nuclear power plant systems
- monitor radiation levels
- nuclear energy
- pneumatics
- radiation protection
- radioactive contamination
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- respond to nuclear emergencies
- technical drawings
What would be new
8 skillsEssential for a nuclear reactor operator and not for a nuclear technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from nuclear technician
2 roles- nuclear engineer12 skills in common
- radiation protection officer11 skills in common
← nuclear techniciannuclear reactor operator →The other way round
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How far are you from being a nuclear reactor operator?
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