NukeWorker Forum
Career Path => Getting in => Topic started by: seankitten on Jan 03, 2017, 08:56
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Hello,
Just curious if I can qualify as an Equipment Operator. I have a BS: Mathematics, with minor in writing, I finished A-School and Power-School for the Navy nuclear power program but since I had several deaths in the family back to back during prototype (and I was barely 18 and didn't know how to deal with loss) ended up dropping out of prototype though I was top 25%, was systems complete and had just the 100% exam and oral exam left.
Since I didn't finish prototype, do I not qualify as an entry level Equipment Operator, or should I look at getting additional education?
(note I have an MA in education but sadly teaching doesn't pay enough to keep my family off food stamps)
Thanks in advance!
~Sean
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Anyone qualifies to be an equipment operator, as long as you look at what each utility is looking for. Usually you have to take a special test that is kind of like basic mechanical aptitude during or before the interview(s). Each utility has it's own set of criteria when hiring an NLO/AO. There is nothing specific. And the utility can bend their own riles if they need to hire people, depending on the utility (like union procedures might hamper this). With a bit of navy nuke experience and that Math degree you might score an interview. Depends on how bad they need NLOs. To be an NLO you go thru a training program given by the utility that qualifies you to start qualifying each watch-station an NLO will stand. You qualify for that by the utility hiring you. 3-4 months of training after getting hired, then you go on shift to start the qual process.