How do they match: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

  • Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

  • Analyze samples, such as air or water samples, for contaminants or other elements.
  • Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
  • Collect samples of air, water, gases, or solids to determine radioactivity levels of contamination.
  • Confer with scientists directing projects to determine significant events to monitor during tests.
  • Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.
  • Prepare reports describing contamination tests, material or equipment decontaminated, or methods used in decontamination processes.

  • Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.