Nuclear Power Plant Operator
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Controls a nuclear reactor which produces steam for generation of electrical power and in operation of auxiliary equipment. REQUIREMENT: U. S. Citizen or intent to become one 18 years of age minimum Good moral Character Professional Must have 1 1/2 years employment under a second class engineer's license or an assistant nuclear power plant operator license, or must posses a B.S. degree in Engineering plus 1 year of experience in some capacity of steam plant operation Examination: Must pass a written exam and an oral exam, offered in September, March and June.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Public Safety
- Division
- Engineering Division
- Address
- One Ashburton Place Room 1301 Boston, MA 02108
- Phone
- (617) 727-3200
- Agency website
- http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/dps/
- Last updated
- May 9, 2018
Occupations (O*NET)
- Nuclear Facility Operator 51-8011.00
Source and verification
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