Providing technical support to engineers and scientists in the nuclear industry.
Occupational Profile
A Nuclear Technician will have a good technical understanding of processes and procedures for the day to day operational requirements in nuclear facilities and will use the knowledge, skills and behaviors developed to carry out a broad range of technical, scientific and engineering tasks to operate systems and equipment safely, efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way, meeting the requirements set out by the employer and industry regulators.
They will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for the quality of work that is undertaken, demonstrating good team working skills and the ability to communicate in a variety of forms to all levels within an organization.
The Nuclear Technician role will be a task focused role and will typically follow direction and instructions of the professional level. Nuclear Technicians provide all the required technical support to enable the engineers and technologists to function effectively, while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. Nuclear Technicians solve technical problems. Under supervision they will scope and manage technical work tasks in support of a variety of engineering/science based projects. Tasks can vary depending on the specific discipline but typically involve:
- Preparation of technical reports and information to assist managers in decision making
- Utilize problem solving techniques to identify technical improvements
- Sampling, testing, measuring, recording and interpretation of results to present to senior colleagues
- Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies
- Setting up, maintaining and operating equipment
- Using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of data
- Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability and performance
They will have a fundamental and core knowledge of engineering / science principles and practices and will be able to demonstrate discipline skills, project management skills commensurate with their employed job role that typically may include design, plant performance enhancements, operational control, quality control, project engineering and maintenance of environmental health and safety.
Summary of standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/nuclear-technician/
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1207/nuclear_technician.pdf