O*NET-SOC 19-4051.00
Nuclear Technicians
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.Core22308
- Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.Core22309
- Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.Core22310
- Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.Core22311
- Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.Core22312
- Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.Core22313
- Monitor instruments, gauges, or recording devices under direction of nuclear experimenters.Supplemental22315
- Modify, devise, or maintain nuclear equipment used in operations.Core22314
- Perform testing, maintenance, repair, or upgrading of accelerator systems.Supplemental22316
- Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.Supplemental22318
- Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, or pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.Supplemental22319
- Measure the intensity and identify the types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, using radiation detectors or other instruments.Supplemental22320
- Communicate with accelerator maintenance personnel to ensure readiness of support systems, such as vacuum, water cooling, or radio frequency power sources.Supplemental22321
- Identify and implement appropriate decontamination procedures, based on equipment and the size, nature, and type of contamination.Supplemental22323
- Decontaminate objects by cleaning them using soap or solvents or by abrading using brushes, buffing machines, or sandblasting machines.Supplemental22324
- Collect air, water, gas or solid samples for testing to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.Supplemental22326
- Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.22327
- Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.22328
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 13 examples in 9 categories, 8 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Data base user interface and query software
- Data logging software
- Database software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Structured query language SQLHot Technology
Operating system software
- LinuxHot Technology
- Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Industrial control software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Clustering software
- VMware
Application server software
- VMWare ESX Server
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
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Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identify sustainable business practices.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
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Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Measure radiation levels.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Clean objects.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Collect environmental data or samples.
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Set up laboratory or field equipment.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
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Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
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Communicate safety or hazard information to others.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.