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Fermi2:
Yepper, When I was a Non Licensed Operator at Fermi I worked my days off at a dirt burner in Ohio. I worked as a control panel operator and got a First Class Engingeers License from the State Of Ohio.

What do you want to know?

Mike

emruss:
Well so far I have a few job possibilities (no full offers yet, mostly at the beginning of the process for each).  One is with the Grand Coulee Dam Hydro plant as an operator, one is with Eaton working maintenance on their power distribution equipment, and one for Nikon working as a field engineer on semiconductor manufacturing machines (optical lithography). 

I'm looking for a job that will offer the best growth for my career in the long run.  What I mean by that, is a job that will open up more avenues for future employment if I don't like the job I get, one that will allow for a good level of progression within the company, and one where I won't be on rotating shift work for the rest of my life.  I'm not concerned with making a large amount of money in the beginning, but a comfortable amount for a one income family with kids.  I also want to stay away from the largest of cities due to high costs of living.

Any info would be appreciated!

Fermi2:
As an operator count on rotating shifts for at least 15 years.

Mike

shayne:
I have worked as Startup Engineer on combined cycle power plants, worked at Fermi Nuclear Power Plant, and now I do design engineering on hydro and gas turbine plants.  I enjoy the engineering aspect of working in power plants better than performing operator job.  I also know a guy at Grand Coulee if would like to know more about it.  Send me a message if you are interested.

Shayne

LaFeet:
I chose the other path.  I had had enough time at the panel in my Navy time.  So I went on as a RadTech... and I have loved every moment to date.

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