O*NET-SOC 51-8011.00
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.Core19911
- Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.Core8506
- Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.Core20680
- Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.Supplemental8516
- Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.Core8507
- 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.Core8508
- Monitor or operate boilers, turbines, wells, or auxiliary power plant equipment.Core8511
- Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.Core8513
- Implement operational procedures, such as those controlling start-up or shut-down activities.Core8509
- Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors.Core8510
- Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, or unloading.Core8514
- Authorize maintenance activities on units or changes in equipment or system operational status.Supplemental8517
- Supervise technicians' work activities to ensure that equipment is operated in accordance with policies and procedures that protect workers from radiation and ensure environmental safety.Supplemental19912
- Dispatch orders or instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.Core8512
- Authorize actions to correct identified operational inefficiencies or hazards so that operating efficiency is maximized and potential environmental issues are minimized.Supplemental19907
- Review and edit standard operating procedures.Core20681
- Direct the collection and testing of air, water, gas, or solid samples to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.Supplemental19909
- Conduct inspections or operations outside of control rooms as necessary.Core8515
- Direct measurement of the intensity or types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials.Supplemental19908
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 12 examples in 9 categories, 9 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Data base user interface and query software
- Data logging software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Plant information data entry software
- Structured query language SQLHot Technology
Development environment software
- Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Enterprise application integration software
- Microsoft Power AutomateHot Technology
Business intelligence and data analysis software
- Microsoft Power BIHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Document management software
- Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
Industrial control software
- Outage management system OMSIn Demand
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 equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspect facilities.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Operate energy production equipment.
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Operate energy distribution equipment.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Record operational or production data.
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Document organizational or operational procedures.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Exchange information with colleagues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Direct operational or production activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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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
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
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.