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Career Path => Nuclear Operator => Topic started by: dallgire on Apr 17, 2014, 08:30

Title: Starting shift next Tues!!
Post by: dallgire on Apr 17, 2014, 08:30

Well guys I started at the plant after a exhausting 8hr orientation Monday! I will say after 3 days in the plant this is by far the best job I have ever had!! The equipment location map is daunting but I see each day that I understand it a little more everytime I get home and look at it! The procedure were about 1.5" thick but after looking through them 80% of them are racking breakers in/out. I was told if it was the only thing I ever remember from the apo I'm working with it's to NEVER and I mean NEVER rack in/out a closed breaker! That's all can think about! A guy blew up a 4160v breaker racking it in due to an electrician leaving a lead wire hanging out the back. Said it melted his whole 40 cal arc gear. Anyhow enough yapping  I just wanted to say how much I like it thus far!

Title: Re: Starting shift next Tues!!
Post by: Laundry Man on Apr 18, 2014, 09:28

Best of luck.  People have died racking breakers.  Was at Fermi when it happened.
LM

Title: Re: Starting shift next Tues!!
Post by: RadRooster on Apr 19, 2014, 10:13

Glad to hear you are enjoying your work, it is a refreshing change. Be safe out there.