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phlavmech:
Thanks for the info, from what I've seen, Limerick would be the closest to me. Now you said you need training for that line of work. Could you specify what training is neccesary? Correct me if I am wrong, but from what I have read from this website, NLO are the blue collar workers who maintain the plant. I ask cause this is the part I am most interested in. I can say I might have similiar expierence from working as an A&P from a basic mechanical stand point of view. Is it possible that exp. may qualify a bit?

As far as travel, well I'm in the airline business, it's what we do.  ;D

Fermi2:
No they don't just maintain the plant, and they aren't simply mechanics, NLOs are jacks of all trades and have to have the breadth of knowledge as the reactor operators.

Mike

Roll Tide:

--- Quote from: phlavmech on Oct 16, 2007, 03:57 ---Thanks for the info, from what I've seen, Limerick would be the closest to me. Now you said you need training for that line of work. Could you specify what training is neccesary?
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The training that is needed will be provided by the company if you are hired. Which means you have to search for job postings and apply. Then you will have to take the entrance test (POSS testing by EEI) before you get an opportunity to interview to show you have the right stuff.

Each of these phases of the hiring process have been discussed on this board. If you have a specific question, feel free to bring it here.

hamsamich:
I know guys who have gotten NLO jobs just because they interviewed well and had "something intangible" to offer.  It isn't the norm, but it isn't out of the realm of possibility either.  If you know somebody and interview well, it is possible.  Especially if you know someone at the plant that can vouch for your character.  Some of these plants need NLOs.  They don't want to hire someone who may be highly qualified but is going to whine and moan and be a problem.  Especially a union plant; they want to make sure they get good people because it is so hard to get rid of dead weight in the union.  It may take you way longer to learn the ropes, but if you shine in other areas besides experience/specific know-how, you may get on the list.  One way to do it: go to the library and learn and read about pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors before you attempt an interview, especially if you only want to work at one plant.  Learn the basics of a nuclear reaction.  You could even get the study material on basic nuclear physics here at nukeworker.  That kind of thing will go a long way in an interview, MAYBE. Some plants target only certain individuals, but other plants are more open to alternative workers.

Rad Sponge:
I wish you luck with your career endeavors.

I just got hired at Limerick to begin an NLO class. My background is Navy, but at the testing center, there were Navy and Non-Navy mechanics, elecs, techs, etc.

I think hiring a cross section from an applicable body pool does a company well, not just focusing on Navy nukes and engineers.

The first step for you is passing the entrance exams namely the POSS and Basic Math and Science (BMST) for any Exelon operator candidate interview.

You send them your resume and if you get through, they will schedule a day of testing.

They will also send you a link to a practice POSS site via EEI.

Practice the tests just like the real deal: timed, at a student desk, etc. The BMST is 100 or so multiple choice questions (no calculator) sampling algebra, trig, geometry, chemistry, physics, mechanics, and electrical theory at the High School and Basic Craft level.

You will also get a practice BMST sent to you.

As far as education in lieu of experience, I suggest getting an A.S in Mechanical Technology, Industrial Engineering Tech, etc. Most of the nuclear engineering tech degrees we discuss here assume you are a navy nuke going in so most of the classes are waived in lieu of a few specialty classes.

Many larger community colleges have career technology centers and would be a good place to start.

Best of luck,

Jason

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