nuclear technician
Nuclear technicians function as aids to physicists and engineers in nuclear laboratories and power plants. They monitor the procedures to ensure safety and quality control, and maintain equipment. They also handle and control radioactive equipment and measure radiation levels to ensure safety.
Also called: nuclear monitoring technician, radioactive equipment technician, nuclear equipment technician, nuclear safety technician, nuclear power plant technician, nuclear equipment operation technician, radiation safety technician, nuclear plant technician
- 30
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3111
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
30- avoid contamination
- calculate exposure to radiation
- calibrate precision instrument
- contamination exposure regulations
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- ensure equipment cooling
- fire prevention procedures
- follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- investigate contamination
- liaise with engineers
- maintain electromechanical equipment
- maintain hydraulic systems
- maintain nuclear reactors
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- metrology
- monitor nuclear power plant systems
- monitor radiation levels
- nuclear energy
- operate machine tools
- pneumatics
- radiation protection
- radioactive contamination
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- respond to nuclear emergencies
- technical drawings
- use hand tools
- use measurement instruments
- use personal protection equipment
- use testing equipment
Optional skills
13- arrange equipment repairs
- electric generators
- electrical power safety regulations
- ensure equipment maintenance
- maintain test equipment
- manage emergency evacuation plans
- monitor automated machines
- monitor disposal of radioactive substances
- monitor electric generators
- nuclear reprocessing
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- troubleshoot
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