Plant and System Operators

Flexibility, the ability to analyze data and make decisions quickly. You need to be good at math, memorizing procedures, good interpersonal skills, patiences, attention to detail, high level of integrity. You must love studying and hard work. You must be a good trainer, you must have a strong pre...

You should expect to have lots of work and not much life. You earn 30 days of leave every year, but since nuclear reactor operators are in short supply, it is hard to get leave. Expect to be working during birthdays, holidays, and any time you have made any sort of special plans.

You must first prepare for and score highly on the ASVAB. It is a standardized test administered by the military, and your score determines what jobs you are eligible for. The test consists of basic math, reading comprehension, and mechanical & electronic aptitude type questions. Once you have sc...