What are my Chances?

[Kinamyen]

Hello all

Been lurking awhile, figured I would make a post to gauge reaction and ask a question. I have worked in the nuclear fuel industry for about 10 years as a HP. I have a BA in System Security and am working towards an associates in Radiation Protection Technology that should be completed next year. I also will have a NEI-NUCP certificate for making above 80% in all classes.

I want to transition into the Power Plant industry and have several near me living in South Carolina. Someone suggested I should also get a NRRPT certificate also when I finish school. Do you think it is wise to get this after graduation, or do you guys think it will be useless?

What are the chances of getting into a Power Plant with my education and background?

Thanks

[UncaBuffalo]

Hello all

Been lurking awhile, figured I would make a post to gauge reaction and ask a question. I have worked in the nuclear fuel industry for about 10 years as a HP. I have a BA in System Security and am working towards an associates in Radiation Protection Technology that should be completed next year. I also will have a NEI-NUCP certificate for making above 80% in all classes.

I want to transition into the Power Plant industry and have several near me living in South Carolina. Someone suggested I should also get a NRRPT certificate also when I finish school. Do you think it is wise to get this after graduation, or do you guys think it will be useless?

What are the chances of getting into a Power Plant with my education and background?

Thanks

NRRPT - It never hurts to have more certs...go ahead and take it while your knowledge is fresh.  There are still some DOE sites where NRRPT will get you in the door without previous DOE certification.  And, if you end up working as a contractor, there are commercial sites where NRRPT gets you a bit more money.

If plants need technicians, your education and background would get you considered.  If they have enough positions to fill (ie - during an outage), you would probably get hired as a contractor.  However, the odds of you getting hired to a house position without previous commercial experience are extremely low...esp. with the current glut of technicians.

Good luck!  

[Content1]

Hello all

Been lurking awhile, figured I would make a post to gauge reaction and ask a question. I have worked in the nuclear fuel industry for about 10 years as a HP. I have a BA in System Security and am working towards an associates in Radiation Protection Technology that should be completed next year. I also will have a NEI-NUCP certificate for making above 80% in all classes.

I want to transition into the Power Plant industry and have several near me living in South Carolina. Someone suggested I should also get a NRRPT certificate also when I finish school. Do you think it is wise to get this after graduation, or do you guys think it will be useless?

What are the chances of getting into a Power Plant with my education and background?

Thanks

This was not clear in your post, but I assume you are seeking an RP position. Contrary to the previous post, 10 years as an HP, having a degree, and passing the NUF would seem to be all positive to get a position as an HP, even in a flooded market. But maybe your decision on nuclear power plant should be expanded to include shipyards. I had heard the former shipyard worker at Newport News they hire people right out of the Navy and put them through training. So if your goal is to be a house tech you may just have to expand your search to anywhere in the country and be ready to accept what's out there as your first house job. You didn't say your age, but if you are in your 30s a house job is the way to go. Old codgers like me tend to prefer to be contractors where children are grown in the ability to travel is not a negative to our family.