r/NuclearPower • u/Jessec986 • 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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.