How do they match: Nuclear Technicians

  • Test and Research Reactor Operator

  • Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

  • Collect air, water, gas or solid samples for testing to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.
  • Communicate with accelerator maintenance personnel to ensure readiness of support systems, such as vacuum, water cooling, or radio frequency power sources.
  • Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.

  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.