Nuclear reactor operator

Also searched as: Operador de reactor en central nuclear

Code 3131.3.6

What does a Nuclear reactor operator do?

Nuclear reactor operators directly control nuclear reactors in power plants from control panels, and are solely responsible for the alterations in reactor reactivity. They start up operations and react to changes in status such as casualties and critical events. They monitor parameters and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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Essential skills

Knowledge

  • radioactive contamination
  • technical drawings
  • electricity
  • nuclear energy
  • hydraulics
  • mechanical engineering
  • metrology
  • pneumatics
  • contamination exposure regulations
  • radiation protection
  • automation technology
  • thermodynamics

Skills and competences

  • monitor radiation levels
  • monitor automated machines
  • monitor nuclear power plant systems
  • avoid contamination
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
  • ensure equipment cooling
  • operate computerised control systems
  • resolve equipment malfunctions
  • follow nuclear plant safety precautions
  • use remote control equipment

Transversal competences

  • respond to nuclear emergencies

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences