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sarahschultz77:
I earned a BS in physics from VMI, along with minors in math and astronomy.  I commissioned in the Navy in 2007.  I DORed from the Flight program, and am now being told that I will be released from my obligation in July due to overstaffing.  I took courses in nuclear reactor engineering as well as EE stuff and computer programming, but I can't find any places hiring physics majors, they all want ME guys.  Am I looking in the wrong places?  Can anyone help me out?

BoilerHP:
Are you trying to get an Engineering job or an Operations job? You could also maybe try and get a health physics job if you have any experience doing those types of calculations.

sarahschultz77:
I am not sure what duties fall under which catagory.  Could you explain?

BoilerHP:
Well I am sure people might argue or be able to give more information and details on each (since they may have done them for extended periods of time).

I saw some where on the forum proper descriptions going over just about all of these positions. You may want to read those for more accurate information.

Engineering- You have almost always have to have an engineering degree (I do believe there are some people who may be former SRO managing those dept) There are various types of engineering (systems, procurement, design, and I believe there is one more).

Operations- Have navy nuke experience, A.S. in technical degree, B.S. or higher education. Some companies are now accepting HS students with strong science academics.

Radiation Protection- Various levels here, there is a RP Tech which does actual hands on activities. They take the measurements and perform surveys of areas of the radiological conditions. They also do radiological postings and source checks and calibrations (if qualified) on radiological survey equipment. There are health physicists that typically have lots of Tech experience or 4+ year Health Physics or Physics degrees. Health Physicists have a wide range of responsibilities, go to www.hps.org and read up on this area.

 

BoilerHP:
Right from an Auxiliary Operator job posting:

"Position Description

Responsible for monitoring, control and operation of nuclear station equipment for the control room. This includes starting, stopping, controlling and monitoring steam turbine, main generator and auxiliary turbine generating equipment, pumps, valves, switchgear, controls and other components as required to maintain maximum station capability.

Requirements

Preferred degrees include, engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry.  Course work must include course work in chemistry, math and physics.

Candidate must pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) Examination, the Basic Math and Science Test (BMST), a license medical screening, and obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility. Shift work is required."

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