Nuclear Plant Operator (NPO) Career

*A job as a Nuclear Plant Operator (NPO) falls under the broader career category of Nuclear Power Reactor Operators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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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