003780 Surface Reactor Controls Operator: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Surface Reactor Controls Operator designation to the civilian directions shown below. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
Typical national pay$99,110–$123,990Median $110,240 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
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O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
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Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
Typical national pay$60,040–$88,710Median $74,090 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
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Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Typical national pay$81,860–$118,870Median $103,020 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
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Nuclear Technician
Summary
Nuclear technician assisting scientists in laboratory and power generation activities, operating and maintaining nuclear testing equipment while monitoring radiation and ensuring environmental safety
Experience
Nuclear Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensured environmental safety
Conducted surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment
Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair
Tested plant equipment to ensure it was operating properly
Measured the intensity and identified types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials using radiation detectors
Collected air, water, gas, or solid samples for testing to determine radioactivity levels or ensure appropriate radioactive containment
Measuring radiation levels, Identifying sustainable practices, Inspecting work sites, Inspecting equipment, Testing mechanical systems
Hands-On Work
Cleaning objects, Collecting environmental data, Setting up lab equipment
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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Commercial and Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairer
Summary
Electrical and electronics repairer diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment, testing and adjusting electronic systems, and maintaining performance logs in commercial and military settings
Experience
Commercial and Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Tested faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and applying knowledge of electronic units and systems
Maintained equipment logs that recorded performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests
Set up and tested industrial equipment to ensure proper functionality
Inspected components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires
Installed repaired equipment in various settings, including industrial and military establishments
Operated equipment to demonstrate proper use or analyze malfunctions
Entered information into computer systems to modify or store schematics, applying knowledge of relevant software
Skills
Core Skills
Reading work orders or descriptions, Interpreting blueprints, Conferencing with coworkers
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Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Summary
Electrical and electronics repairer maintaining and repairing equipment in generating stations and substations, inspecting circuits, troubleshooting malfunctions, and managing inventory of spare parts
Experience
Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters
Prepared and maintained records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance for equipment at substations
Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems
Analyzed test data to diagnose malfunctions and evaluate effects of system modifications
Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs as needed
Notified facility personnel of equipment shutdowns to ensure safety and operational efficiency
Maintained inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary
Skills
Checking & Planning
Testing electrical equipment, Testing fluids, Inspecting equipment, Testing electrical circuits, Analyzing test or performance data
Cleaning equipment, Connecting electrical components, Controlling power connections
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
Capture scope or outcomes only when your own records support them.
Which parts of your Surface Reactor Controls Operator experience can you support when considering the civilian directions shown below?
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Fictional example: In my Surface Reactor Controls Operator assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
Why this wording is fair
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Use the pattern, not the sentence: keep it only when the same facts are true for you.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T04:10:16.403129+00:00.
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