nuclear technician
ISCO: 3111. Skills: 43. Essential: 30.
Essential skills
- avoid contamination
- calculate exposure to radiation
- calibrate precision instrument
- contamination exposure regulations
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- ensure equipment cooling
- fire prevention procedures
- follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- investigate contamination
- liaise with engineers
- maintain electromechanical equipment
- maintain hydraulic systems
- maintain nuclear reactors
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- metrology
- monitor nuclear power plant systems
- monitor radiation levels
- nuclear energy
- operate machine tools
- pneumatics
- radiation protection
- radioactive contamination
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- respond to nuclear emergencies
- technical drawings
- use hand tools
- use measurement instruments
- use personal protection equipment
- use testing equipment
Supporting skills
- arrange equipment repairs
- electric generators
- electrical power safety regulations
- ensure equipment maintenance
- maintain test equipment
- manage emergency evacuation plans
- monitor automated machines
- monitor disposal of radioactive substances
- monitor electric generators
- nuclear reprocessing
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- troubleshoot