Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 49,820 - 114,670; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Nuclear Monitoring Technician to monitor nuclear experiments and prevent contamination. Responsibilities include setting up radiation detection equipment, calibrating instruments, and decontaminating objects. Candidates should possess critical thinking skills, a degree in nuclear technology or related fields, and relevant training in radiation detection. The role offers a salary range of $49,820 to $114,670, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Earn a degree in nuclear technology, physics, or a related field.
• Complete specialized training in radiation detection.
• Gain knowledge in sample analysis and decontamination procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment for radiation detection and ensure its accuracy.
• Decontaminate objects using proper cleaning methods.
• Brief workers on area radiation levels.
• Prepare chemical samples for testing.
• Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation equipment.
• Inform supervisors of any radiation exposure concerns.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Monitoring

Operation Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Education

Degree in nuclear technology, physics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SQL

SCADA software

Job description

Overview

A Nuclear Monitoring Technician collects and tests samples to monitor the results of nuclear experiments and prevent contamination of humans, facilities, and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.
• Decontaminate objects by cleaning with soap or solvents or by abrading with wire brushes, buffing wheels, or sandblasting machines.
• Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas.
• Immerse samples in chemical compounds to prepare them for testing.
• Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment, using calibration instruments and hand tools.
• Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or conclusions.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to others, understanding their points, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring: Assessing performance of yourself, others, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Speaking: Communicating information effectively to others.

Related Job Titles

• Metallographic Technician
• Radiation Protection Technician (RPT)
• Chemical Radiation Technician
• Decontaminator
• Instrumentation Control Specialist

Salary

The typical yearly salary for a Nuclear Monitoring Technician ranges from $49,820 to $114,670, with higher wages in California, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Tools and Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office suite
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Wonderware InTouch
• Connectivity software

How to Become a Nuclear Monitoring Technician

Earn the required education and training, which typically includes a degree in nuclear technology, physics, or a related field, followed by specialized training in radiation detection, sample analysis, and decontamination procedures.