Program Codes: 
18364,31975,Physics, AS
Employment Percentage: 
13.432835820896
SOC ID: 
19-4051
SOC Title: 
Nuclear Technicians
ONET ID: 
19-4051.01
ONET Concat ID: 
19405101
Median Salary: 
108548.32
Ed Level High School: 
30.540001
Ed Level Certificate: 
18.309999
Ed Level Some College: 
7.8
Ed Level Associates: 
36.919998
Ed Level Bachelors: 
6.43
Ed Level Masters: 
0
Ed Level Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
an Associate degree
Description: 

Operate equipment used for the release, control, or utilization of nuclear energy to assist scientists in laboratory or production activities.

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.</li><li>Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.</li><li>Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.</li><li>Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.</li><li>Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.</li><li>Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.</li><li>Modify, devise, or maintain nuclear equipment used in operations.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
50837.22
Top Annual Earnings: 
137418
Title Slug: 
nuclear-equipment-operation-technician