Nuclear Technician
- Ideal for those passionate about nuclear science and environmental safety.
- Play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient nuclear power generation.
- Work with cutting-edge technology to monitor and maintain nuclear equipment.
💰 Earn $50K-$92K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.Scoop
Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
- Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
- Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
- Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
- Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
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