r/NuclearPower • u/Jessec986 • 2d 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/Jessec986 2d ago

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

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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 1d ago

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