JobSOC 51-8011

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician41.0205

02.

Draws on

Physics4.1 of 5
Mechanical3.9 of 5
Public Safety and Security3.7 of 5
Mathematics3.6 of 5
Engineering and Technology3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.