Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed. May respond to abnormalities, determine cause, and recommend corrective action.

Tasks Include:

Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Implement operational procedures, such as those controlling start-up or shut-down activities.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors.
Monitor or operate boilers, turbines, wells, or auxiliary power plant equipment.
Dispatch orders or instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: No Data

National: -10.3%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$120,350.00

State

No Data

Regional

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

Description

Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

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Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 50.09%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 15.73%
Bachelor's Degree = 15.32%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 12.63%
Some College Courses = 6.22%

Related Work Experience

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 33.54%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 19.82%
None = 15.30%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.42%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.12%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 3.01%
Over 10 years = 2.80%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 45.15%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 36.74%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.08%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 8.03%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 33.19%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 29.71%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 22.88%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 5.65%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4.29%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 4.29%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or the effects of generator loading on other equipment.
Implement operational procedures, such as those controlling start-up or shut-down activities.
Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors.
Monitor or operate boilers, turbines, wells, or auxiliary power plant equipment.
Dispatch orders or instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.
Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.
Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, or unloading.
Conduct inspections or operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.
Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.
Review and edit standard operating procedures.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
Authorize maintenance activities on units or changes in equipment or system operational status.
Authorize actions to correct identified operational inefficiencies or hazards so that operating efficiency is maximized and potential environmental issues are minimized.
Direct measurement of the intensity or types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials.
Direct the collection and testing of air, water, gas, or solid samples to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.
Supervise technicians' work activities to ensure that equipment is operated in accordance with policies and procedures that protect workers from radiation and ensure environmental safety.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Air compressors
Air samplers or collectors (Air monitoring equipment)
Respirators (Air purifying respirators)
Air samplers or collectors (Air sample collection equipment)
Gamma counters (Area gamma monitors)
Generator control or protection panels (Automatic control systems)
Nuclear reactor control rod systems (Control rod drives)
Desktop computers
Nuclear fuel rod (Fuel handling systems)
Generator control or protection panels (Generator control panels)
Leak testing equipment (Leak detection equipment)
Level sensors or transmitters (Level transmitters)
Hot cell remote handling equipment (Master-slave manipulators)
Nuclear fuel element failure detection systems (Nuclear plant hazard alarm systems)
Nuclear reactor control rod systems (Nuclear reactor control rod operation systems)
Personal computers
pH meters (pH testers)
Digital camcorders or video cameras (Pipe camera inspection systems)
Dosimeters (Pocket dosimeters)
Two way radios (Portable two way radios)
Radiation detectors (Portal monitors)
Gas turbine control panels (Power plant turbine control panels)
Footwear covers (Protective shoe covers)
Dosimeters (Radiation monitoring instruments)
Radiation detectors (Radiation survey meters)
Protective coveralls (Safety coveralls)
Protective gloves (Safety gloves)
Nuclear reactor earthquake instrumentation (Seismic monitoring instruments)
Radioactive waste disposal systems (Spent fuel handling machines)
Air exhausters (Ventilation systems)
Borescope inspection equipment (Video borescopes)
Conductivity meters (Water conductivity testers)
Ion exchange equipment (Water deionization equipment)
Water pumps (Water recirculation pumps)
Water samplers
Water softening accessories (Water softeners)

Technologies Include:

Data base user interface and query software

Data logging software
Microsoft Access
Plant information data entry software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

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Additional Resources

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
1125 15th St. NW.
Washington, DC 20005

Utility Workers Union of America
815 16th St. NW.
Suite 605
Washington, DC 20006

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
77.00	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
72.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
66.50	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
64.50	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
63.50	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
59.25	Chemistry	Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
50.50	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75.00	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
75.00	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
72.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
72.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
68.75	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
62.50	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
62.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
59.50	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
56.25	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
56.25	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
56.25	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
53.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50.00	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
72.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
62.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
59.50	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
59.50	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56.25	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
53.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
50.00	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
50.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
50.00	Time Sharing	The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
50.00	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
50.00	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
93.25	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
88.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
88.00	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
87.75	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
84.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
83.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
82.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
81.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
79.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
78.50	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
76.00	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
73.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
66.00	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
64.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
63.00	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
62.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
62.00	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
59.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
57.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
56.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
53.25	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
52.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
51.25	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
50.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
99.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
96.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
88.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
85.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
78.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
74.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
73.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
73.50	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
70.75	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
66.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
65.75	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
63.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
55.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
51.75	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
88.83	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50.00	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
99.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
99.40	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
98.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
97.80	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
97.60	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
93.80	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
92.20	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
90.60	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
90.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
89.80	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
88.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
85.60	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
85.20	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
81.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
80.80	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
78.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
72.80	Exposed to Radiation	How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
72.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
69.60	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
68.40	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
67.20	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
64.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
61.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
60.80	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?
60.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
59.80	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
57.80	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
54.80	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
50.80	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
50.20	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
50.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$92,270.00	$120,350.00	$134,100.00
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	5,800	5,200	-10.3%
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Not Occupationally Qualified, General
Nuclear Power
Radio/Radar, General

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.5
Getting Information	4.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.5
Documenting/Recording Information	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Processing Information	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Working with Computers	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	2.5
Thinking Creatively	2.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Handling and Moving Objects	2.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	1.5
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5
Selling or Influencing Others	1.5

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Titles

Control Room Operator
Control Room Supervisor
Licensed Nuclear Control Room Operator
Licensed Reactor Operator
Non-Licensed Operator (NLO)
Nuclear Control Operator
Nuclear Control Room Non-Licensed Operator
Nuclear Control Room Operator
Nuclear Operator
Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator
Nuclear Plant Operator (NPO)
Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Nuclear Reactor Operator
Nuclear Reactor Unlicensed Operator
Nuclear Station Operating Engineer
Nuclear Station Operator (NSO)
Nuclear Supervising Operator (NSO)
Nuclear Unit Operator
Power Reactor Operator
Reactor Operator (RO)
Unit Reactor Operator
Waste Control Operator

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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

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