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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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.75)
  2. Copy - Data (4.70)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.54)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (4.54)
  5. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.54)
  6. Use my brain - Data (4.27)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  8. Control, expedite things - Things (4.00)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  10. Listen - People (3.88)
  11. Follow through, get things done - People (3.78)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  13. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.71)
  14. Program - Data (3.66)
  15. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  18. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  19. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.62)
  20. Coordinate - People (3.57)
  21. Supervise, manage - People (3.57)
  22. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.12)
  2. Operation and Control (4.00)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Monitoring (3.88)
  5. Active Listening (3.75)
  6. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  7. Writing (3.62)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  9. Speaking (3.50)
  10. Coordination (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.25)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Oral Expression (3.88)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Perceptual Speed (3.75)
  8. Near Vision (3.75)
  9. Written Expression (3.62)
  10. Information Ordering (3.62)
  11. Selective Attention (3.50)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.75)
  2. Integrity (4.69)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.37)
  4. Dependability (4.28)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.27)
  6. Self Control (4.07)
  7. Achievement/Effort (3.83)
  8. Persistence (3.78)
  9. Cooperation (3.72)
  10. Initiative (3.62)
  11. Leadership (3.62)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.70)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.54)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.49)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.38)
  5. Getting Information (4.32)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.32)
  7. Processing Information (4.22)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (4.18)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.08)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (4.08)
  11. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.02)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.98)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (3.71)
  14. Interacting With Computers (3.66)
  15. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.57)
  1. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.70)
  2. Operate Nuclear Power Equipment (4.54)
  3. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.54)
  4. Use Pneumatic Tools (4.54)
  5. Tend Boilers Or Related Equipment (4.54)
  6. Use High Voltage Apparatus (4.54)
  7. Operate Power Generation Equipment (4.54)
  8. Operate Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment (4.54)
  9. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.49)
  10. Ensure Prescribed Safe Radiation Levels Are Maintained (4.38)
  11. Read Technical Drawings (4.32)
  12. Maintain Production Or Work Records (4.18)
  13. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (4.08)
  14. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.08)
  15. Program Operation Of Computerized Manufacturing Equipment/Machinery (3.66)
  16. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.57)