Nuclear Technicians
SOC Code: 19-4051
Nuclear Technicianss follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 78.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring.
AI-Proof Score: 78.3 — High
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Median Salary
$104,240
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Job Growth
-7.7%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
Common Tasks
- ✓Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
- ✓Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
- ✓Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
- ✓Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
- ✓Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation