So, I may be discharged

[Cycoticpenguin]

Ok guys, you know whats going on. I want to explore some things

Even though Im really junior, I still have QA, 3M and my SRW, and various non tld requiring watches done. Does that stuff matter at all? I would very much like to work at a civilian plant, but am unsure of what to do to go about that. How hard is it to get in the program at a civilian plant? should I expect them to accept me with open arms?


Does anyone have a good website that I can read up on this stuff for?  Im not sure of the heirarchy of nuclear jobs   (I dont expect SRO with my experience, or rather lack thereof, but I should be able to qualify for an auxiliary operator, no?).

Thanks in advance.


P.S. ->
Mike - I searched, but nothing seems to be similar enough to my situation to carry it over.


EDIT: I have done research on the company I would like to work for (entergy) if I get out, and it seems Auxilliary operator is right up my alley. Does anyone have any pertinent advice on how one would work up the food chain at a civvie plant? I know it may seem like im jumping the gun, but Im just trying to get my ducks in a row.

[JustinHEMI05]

Does anyone have a good website that I can read up on this stuff for? 

www.nukeworker.com

Sorry, couldn't resist.

You may or may no be qualified for NLO, it really depends on the utility. All you have to do is read the job posting qualifications, and submit your resume. Mike will be more usefull with this info though, since I am still green behind the ears out here myself.

Justin
Justin

[Roll Tide]

Even though Im really junior, I still have QA, 3M and my SRW, and various non tld requiring watches done. Does that stuff matter at all?

The fact that you completed NNPS and NPTU alone is enough for some companies to hire you. In fact, I have seen hires that didn't finish NPTU. Of course, they were hired because of what they said and did during the interview and examinations, not because they were discharged prior to completing NPTU.

The longer you are in (higher percentage of first enlistment completed) the cleaner you will be considered. After your initially battery of quals is completed (through ERS) you will then get "bonus points" from commercial nuke OPS for EWS and EOOW qualifications. But there is no hard and fast requirement for ERS.

And Justin is right about the best website!

[Roll Tide]

Roll Tide please give us an update.

I've sent many a PM but your box is full.  PM me again with your numbers.  I'd like to catch up.

Thanks,




Jason

Should be better now. Wondering what happened...

[Smooth Operator]

CP,

Don't sweat your qualifications. I am in a class of 20 NLOs and some of them have biology degrees, hp degrees, physics degrees, and some have no degree and no nuclear experience. What I am saying is don't be discouraged by your situation.

Its all in the presentation and the POSS.

The POSS is easy, just taken at a quick pace.

Jason

[Cycoticpenguin]

CP,

Don't sweat your qualifications. I am in a class of 20 NLOs and some of them have biology degrees, hp degrees, physics degrees, and some have no degree and no nuclear experience. What I am saying is don't be discouraged by your situation.

Its all in the presentation and the POSS.

The POSS is easy, just taken at a quick pace.

Jason

so its power school all over again?

[JustinHEMI05]

so its power school all over again?

Worse, you actually have to know something.

Justin

[withroaj]

Not to play devil's advocate too hard here, but time is running out.  Reenlistment paperwork takes about 45 days to process.  That means you may be running short on time to serve god and country for two more years (or get money for nothing). 

[Cycoticpenguin]

Not to play devil's advocate too hard here, but time is running out.  Reenlistment paperwork takes about 45 days to process.  That means you may be running short on time to serve god and country for two more years (or get money for nothing). 

I had to cancel my reenlistment date. I get screwed if I get discharged.

Go navy...