From nuclear engineer to nuclear reactor operator
12 of the 25 essential skills of a nuclear reactor operator are already essential for a nuclear engineer — about 48% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 12
- skills carry over
- 13
- would be new
- 48%
- 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
12 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- contamination exposure regulations
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- mechanical engineering
- metrology
- monitor nuclear power plant systems
- nuclear energy
- radiation protection
- radioactive contamination
- technical drawings
- thermodynamics
What would be new
13 skillsEssential for a nuclear reactor operator and not for a nuclear engineer. 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 engineer
2 roles- radiation protection officer13 skills in common
- nuclear technician12 skills in common
← nuclear engineernuclear reactor operator →The other way round
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How far are you from being a nuclear reactor operator?
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