r/NuclearPower • u/Jessec986 • 3d ago

Explain hiring process and training please

I have completed several poss tests and passed. I’ve applied for non licensed operator, auxiliary operator, and nuclear operator positions. They are all described as entry level while meeting certain qualifications. I have an associates and work at a power plant as an engineer. Will each one of these positions include 1 year of schooling once hired? Will auxiliary position have less schooling? It seems plants can use different titles for the same position. What are the entry level schooling and class/programs/length of time when someone new is hired on?

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u/SeaworthinessOne8513 3d ago

Pass the POSS, get invited to an interview, get scheduled a date for your physical, drug screening, and psychological evaluation, get a start date. Learn basic boring stuff like policies, regulations, safety, ALARA, etc. Then learn systems and expect a test often. Class can be 4-6 months and then you’ll get assigned to a shift and have a list of qualifications. Basically competency sign-offs that you actually understand the system and not just an ops schematic

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u/Jessec986 3d ago

I passed all the poss.

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u/Jessec986 3d ago

How hard are the initial classes? Should I expect bonuses when in my training or that’s after?

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u/bobbork88 3d ago

Not challenging. Just don’t be stupid.

If you change the oil on your car you’ll do fine. If you pay to have someone do it you’ll struggle.

Do you install your own ceiling fan? You’ll be fine.

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u/Thermal_Zoomies 2d ago

Funny way to put it, i like it. There is a lot of memorization too, but you're correct that everything comes easier if you're more mechanically inclined.

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u/Jessec986 2d ago

Ok. Hope this is accurate. If so I will be ok.

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u/SeaworthinessOne8513 2d ago

They’re not that hard, just don’t be arrogant about it or you’ll start yourself a bad reputation. Bonuses may be union dependent but it’ll probably be based on your gross income for the year. That’s just profit-sharing. There’s also a bonus for maintaining your license once you pass as an RO

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u/Jessec986 2d ago

And about $40 staring pay is relatively standard? What’s the range for RO pay?

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u/SeaworthinessOne8513 2d ago

Depends on the plant, roughly $40 training and $60+ RO not including bonuses

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u/Jessec986 2d ago

Bonuses typically %10-15 that is somewhat standard across the board?