Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Qualified supervision of surface ship nuclear propulsion plant operations provides directly relevant experience for civilian reactor operations.
How to prepare: Ask a commercial nuclear facility's operator training program to evaluate your documented Navy watchstation qualifications and operating experience for its RO or SRO licensing pathway. NRC licensing requires meeting the facility's education and experience criteria and facility certification of required training and experience; the license is valid only for that facility.
What the civilian work involves
- Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.
- Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.
- Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or the effects of generator loading on other equipment.