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Will AI replace Nuclear Power Reactor Operators?

O*NET occupation 51-8011.00

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.

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Nuclear Operator
  • Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
  • Power Reactor Operator
  • Nuclear Reactor Operator
  • Nuclear Unit Operator
  • Reactor Operator (RO)
  • Unit Reactor Operator
  • Nuclear Control Operator

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.
  • Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.
  • Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.

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