HANFORD NUCLEAR CHEMICAL OPERATOR ABOUT TO BE LAYED OFF

[sickboi82]

Currently im working out at the hanford site as a nuclear chemical operator/fissile material handler,and layoffs are comming and im pretty sure im on the list.when that time comes ill have about 2 years in and not sure what path to take next. Ive thought about RCT but im not to sure what steps need to be taken to get into an RCT position.Ive look and NCO is pretty much a local job title. Not like RCT and HPT. would like to end up down in california(where im from.) I just wanted to see what info anyone on here could give. thank you very much.

[tolstoy]

Sounds like you have a bit of applicable experience. Write up a good professional resume (lots of on-line help there) outlining in detail what you've done and start shopping it to the companies needing junior HPT's. Be prepared to go anywhere for any duration for any amount of money and do anything your asked to do. Keep knocking until someone lets you in. There is an expected shortfall of techs this spring so it's a good time to try to get your foot in the door. Once on site hang with the folks who show up a bit early, work hard, and stay out of trouble.

[sickboi82]

Thank you very much for the info. I'm really wishing that i would of came in as an RCT.Seems to be alot more options out there. NCOs have such a wide work scope,everything from glovebox work to forklift operating. I will defiantly look into a junior hpt. One question though before I apply should I take the DOE RCT CORE exam?

[tolstoy]

It's a good accessable palce to start studying. There are also lots of tests here on Nuke Worker.

[sickboi82]

Will do.Ill keep you posted. thanks again

[Sun Dog]

I will defiantly look into a junior hpt.

With that attitude you will fit right in.

[sickboi82]

Sorry I meant (definitely). I guess i better learn to spell better.

[Sun Dog]

I guess i better learn to spell better.

You correctly spelled defiantly.

[sickboi82]

that is true. 

[sickboi82]

What company's do people here recommend looking into. right now I'm working for ch2mhill. There a pretty good company to work for.

[Sun Dog]

What company's do people here recommend looking into. right now I'm working for ch2mhill. There a pretty good company to work for.

Uncle Sam's Canoe Club

http://www.navy.com/

[sickboi82]

That is true. But other then the navy who else do you recommend

[Sun Dog]

That is true. But other then the navy who else do you recommend

Good job!  A smart man explores all of his options before making a big decision.  Another fine choice of employment would be Uncle Sam's Flying Club.  Although you'll make rank much slower, the chow is better and the living conditions cannot be topped.

http://www.airforce.com/

[snowman]

BPA is hiring operators. Give them a call. You don't want to chase this line of work, trust me.

[sickboi82]

Thank you I "definitelY" will look into that. do you know if that is for substation operator?

[duke99301]

I was an NPO out there for 11 years at handford if the time comes do not take the lump some buy out keep your retirement.
get some help on the RCT classes and you have no problem making the jump anyone can swing a meter learn how to set up the meters and cal.them I used it for my stepping stone and moved on to better things in the nuke world.
go on here and learn the math stuff and take the practice questions. I never looked back since I left in 87 and I made a lot money working outages  get your foot in the door and decide where you want to go just remember anyone can sit at a control point if you want more you can move up and make it happen.
good luck on what you want to do