Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Direct measurement of the intensity or types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials.
2. 02Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
3. 03Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.
4. 04Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
5. 05Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
6. 06Monitor or operate boilers, turbines, wells, or auxiliary power plant equipment.
7. 07Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
8. 08Direct the collection and testing of air, water, gas, or solid samples to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.
9. 09Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.
10. 10Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors.
11. 11Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, or unloading.
12. 12Dispatch orders or instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.

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