Control nuclear reactors.

• Power-Reactor Operator

• Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
• Authorize maintenance activities on units and changes in equipment and system operational status.
• Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
• Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
• Dispatch orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
• Implement operational procedures such as those controlling start-up and shut-down activities.
• Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
• Monitor and operate boilers, turbines, wells, and auxiliary power plant equipment.
• Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
• Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
• Record operating data such as the results of surveillance tests.
• Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.

• adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• ensure prescribed safe radiation levels are maintained
• maintain consistent production quality
• maintain production or work records
• monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• operate auxiliary power plant equipment
• operate nuclear power equipment
• operate power generation equipment
• perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
• program operation of computerized manufacturing equipment/machinery
• read technical drawings
• tend boilers or related equipment
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use hand or power tools
• use high voltage apparatus
• use pneumatic tools