Description
Nuclear technicians function as aids to physicists and engineers in nuclear laboratories and power plants. They monitor the procedures to ensure safety and quality control, and maintain equipment. They also handle and control radioactive equipment and measure radiation levels to ensure safety.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
avoid contaminationensure equipment coolinguse measurement instrumentsresolve equipment malfunctionsuse hand toolsuse testing equipmentfollow nuclear plant safety precautionscalibrate precision instrumentrespond to nuclear emergenciesensure compliance with environmental legislationmaintain electromechanical equipmentmonitor nuclear power plant systemsmaintain nuclear reactorsinvestigate contaminationliaise with engineerscalculate exposure to radiationuse personal protection equipmentmaintain hydraulic systemsmonitor radiation levelsmaintain records of maintenance interventionsensure compliance with radiation protection regulationsoperate machine toolsarrange equipment repairsmonitor automated machinesensure equipment maintenancemonitor disposal of radioactive substancesmanage emergency evacuation planstroubleshootmonitor electric generatorsperform minor repairs to equipmentrespond to electrical power contingenciesmaintain test equipment