How do they match: Nuclear Technicians

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.

Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, or pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Decontaminate objects by cleaning them using soap or solvents or by abrading using brushes, buffing machines, or sandblasting machines.
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Modify, devise, or maintain nuclear equipment used in operations.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.

Set up laboratory or field equipment.
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.

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