NLOs to ROs, who's done it?

[specialk440]

I am currently a Non Licensed operator, thinking about making jump to Reactor Operator. Who's done it? What do you like/dislike about the move, any regrets? At my plant, most of the RO's that were former NLO's say don't do it, not because of the job, but because of other stuff.

[Fermi2]

I did it, then Upgraded to SRO, the skipped Utilities and got an Instant SRO.
M1Ark and I worked together. He followed the same path.

My advice is do it. It's the best time you'll ever have in this industry, it's very financially rewarding and you have more direct impact on plant operation. I have had ZERO regrets and I've had a license since 1994.

Mike

[Len61]

I was an AUO for 6 years, an RO for 6 years, then upgraded to SRO. RO is the best job in the Power House for various reasons.
1. Huge difference in pay between AUO and RO.
2. You get to operate the plant at a whole new level.
3. You are still an hourly emplyee with Union protection.
4. It rarely gets above 75 degrees in the control room.

Just to name a few.

[xobxdoc]

Our ROs use ice vests to get from the control room to the cafeteria

[Fermi2]

I was an AUO for 6 years, an RO for 6 years, then upgraded to SRO. RO is the best job in the Power House for various reasons.
1. Huge difference in pay between AUO and RO.
2. You get to operate the plant at a whole new level.
3. You are still an hourly emplyee with Union protection.
4. It rarely gets above 75 degrees in the control room.

Just to name a few.

Well said Len. To me the bottom line is, no matter what the job if you are working with good people you'll still end up with a great working experience.