Also called: Nuclear Equipment Operation Technician
Helps run and monitor nuclear reactors and research equipment, and measures radiation.
You might monitor equipment at a power plant, collect samples to check radiation levels, or help physicists run experiments at a research reactor. Pay is high for a two-year degree.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree in nuclear science or technology, or Navy nuclear training.
Ways in: 2-year college, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Nuclear Technology (2-year), Navy Nuclear Power Program.
Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Monitoring reactors, sampling and running research gear stay hands-on; AI helps with data only.
Classes: Physics, Chemistry, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4051.
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