O*NET-SOC 19-4051.00

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.8808/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7508/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6208/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.6208/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6208/2024
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2024
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.8808/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.6208/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.Coren/a11/2020
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.Coren/a11/2020
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.Coren/a11/2020
Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.Coren/a11/2020
Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.Coren/a11/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.7511/2023
Conventional5.0711/2023
Investigative4.5711/2023
Enterprising2.2611/2023
Social1.8311/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.