How do they match: Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

  • Control Room Officer
  • Control Room Supervisor
  • Nuclear Supervising Operator

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Authorize actions to correct identified operational inefficiencies or hazards so that operating efficiency is maximized and potential environmental issues are minimized.
  • Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors.
  • Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.