The age of responsibility
A scientist at MIT writes: “This went out as part of a recent job postings email. I’m glad to see that Nuclear Reactor Operators need to be at least 18 years old.”
REACTOR OPERATOR, Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, to perform reactor startups and shutdowns; provide control room coverage; maintain reactor instrumentation and equipment; perform diagnostic tests and calibrations, refueling operations, and decontamination procedures; prepare samples for irradiation; package and ship radioactive samples; and perform safety reviews and analyses of reactor system modifications and experiments. Will train to become shift supervisor to oversee the above listed duties and routine reactor operations and assist with various special reactor and experiment projects. Will work in areas containing radioactive materials, adhere to all radiation protection measures and exercise sound radiological control judgment, and participate in the annual requalification program for licensed personnel. REQUIREMENTS: licensure by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a high school diploma or GED and either two years of technical college or Navy nuclear education or equivalent, and U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. Must be responsible, punctual, 18 years or older, and able to work effectively as part of a team and to think and work independently. Strong motivation for advancement to senior levels needed. Background in physics and chemistry and at least one year of additional experience working with either nuclear reactor mechanical or electrical systems preferred. Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday with possible evening, night, and weekend duty. MIT-00002829-5