Nuclear Technician
Nuclear Technician
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Job Description
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..
Top 5 specific things you need to know
As a Nuclear Technician, you will need to master following:
Top 25 general things you need to know
More generally, a nuclear technician is also versed in:
- avoid contamination
- calculate exposure to radiation
- calibrate precision instrument
- contamination exposure regulations
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- fire prevention procedures
- 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
- pneumatics
- radiation protection
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- technical drawings
- use hand tools
- use measurement instruments
- use personal protection equipment
- use testing equipment
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent nuclear technician
It also helps to know the following:
- arrange equipment repairs
- monitor electric generators
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- electric generators
- electrical power safety regulations
- ensure equipment maintenance
- maintain test equipment
- manage emergency evacuation plans
- monitor automated machines
- monitor disposal of radioactive substances
- nuclear reprocessing
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- troubleshoot
Top employers for this job
Nuclear Technician (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
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