Mobility for Nuclear Operators between Canada and the U.S.

Frigate67 · Sep 25, 2015, 05:09

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knew if the nuclear stations in the U.S. typically hire Nuclear Operators from Canada or if they tend to stick with American applicants. I am a Canadian who is very interested in working as a NO, but I was't sure how much mobility there is in moving across North America once I finished the two years or so as a Nuclear Operator in Training at one of the Canadian stations. I would definitely have no issues working in Canada, but I was just curious about if the American stations would consider a Canadian NO for an opening as a non-licensed nuclear operator (I believe that the NLOs in the States are comparable to Canadian "Nuclear Operators" but if I'm wrong about that please correct me). Thanks.

Higgs · Sep 25, 2015, 08:45

You would have a very good chance of getting hired.

Justin

Frigate67 · Sep 28, 2015, 09:34

Awesome, that's nice to hear. Thanks for answering.

ddickey · Sep 29, 2015, 02:14

What about going the other way?

Higgs · Sep 29, 2015, 09:13

Quote from: ddickey on Sep 29, 2015, 02:14
What about going the other way?

I've heard the same thing.

There's no major barriers between US and Canadian nukes. Talking with the Canadians that I've met at INPO, we all pretty much run them the same way. The technology may be different, but the skill sets are the same.

Justin

xobxdoc · Sep 30, 2015, 11:50

Quote from: Higgs on Sep 29, 2015, 09:13
I've heard the same thing.

There's no major barriers between US and Canadian nukes. Talking with the Canadians that I've met at INPO, we all pretty much run them the same way. The technology may be different, but the skill sets are the same.

Justin

So they are just as miserable as we are? can someone peer-check my spelling please?

Marlin · Sep 30, 2015, 12:15

Quote from: xobxdoc on Sep 30, 2015, 11:50
So they are just as miserable as we are? can someone peer-check my spelling please?

Below the dialogue box you type your message in is the spell check button in the same line as the post button.

xobxdoc · Sep 30, 2015, 01:15

Thanks, but that was my failed attempt at humor.

GLW · Sep 30, 2015, 02:18

Quote from: xobxdoc on Sep 30, 2015, 01:15
Thanks, but that was my failed attempt at humor.

not a total fail,...

and thank you for the coaching!!!!!

Marlin · Sep 30, 2015, 02:20

Quote from: xobxdoc on Sep 30, 2015, 01:15
Thanks, but that was my failed attempt at humor.

My bad.

Not entirely a waste not everyone knows it's there or remembers to use it.

lake234 · Feb 05, 2017, 11:59

Does anyone know if this type of movement is common or possible with any other countries? I was fortunate to be hired in Canada as a Nuclear Operator, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with taking a contract position or something similar in other countries. I'd love to spend some time working in Europe or South Africa for example.