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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


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	Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers

Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power. Most workers are employed full time, and many work rotating shifts, which can be tiring. Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers need extensive on-the-job training that may include a combination of classroom and hands-on training. Nuclear power reactor operators also need a license. Many jobs require a background check, and workers are subject to drug and alcohol screenings. The median annual wage for power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers was $75,660 in May 2015. Employment of power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers is projected to decline 6 percent from 2014 to 2024. Although electricity usage is expected to grow, it is expected to grow more slowly because of advances in technology and increased energy efficiency. These developments will in turn dampen employment growth for the occupation. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers with similar occupations. Learn more about power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	5,050
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	450
Scientific Research and Development Services	310
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	110
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	60
Employment Services	40

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Average Annual Salary	$95,310
Average Hourly Wage	$45.82
Total Employment	6,280