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Nuclear reactor inspector requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in nuclear reactor inspector job postings.
Sample nuclear reactor inspector requirements
- Knowledge of nuclear physics and engineering principles
- Experience with inspection techniques and equipment
- Understanding of radiation safety protocols
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schematics
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards
Sample required nuclear reactor inspector soft skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Nuclear reactor inspector job description example 1
American Family Insurance nuclear reactor inspector job description
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co (HSB) is seeking an Authorized Inspector.
The successful candidate will perform inspections as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Section III at a Nuclear Facility. This is a second shift assignment working 11am to 7pm. It should be anticipated this assignment will require working over 40 hours per week including weekends. Physical demands including walking long distance.
This field based position is an integral part of our commitment to the quality and service we provide for our customers and to their equipment. The work is varied from day to day and is ideally suited to a self-motivated individual who can work independently. A successful inspector will have excellent communications skills and the ability to work with HSB clients and customers in a professional manor with high integrity.
The position has minimum qualifications of a high school diploma and work experience with boilers and pressure vessels or nuclear reactors. The required work experience can be reduced if you have an engineering degree.
Our entry level inspectors start with 12 weeks of intensive training to gain the necessary experience and qualifications required to perform inspection during construction, repairs or operation of in-service equipment.
Training is provided annually for all of our inspectors, which is developed and supported by our technical industry experts.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company has a long and respected reputation as the leader in our industry with a primary focus on workplace safety.
Engineering Fee Services:
Global Inspection and Engineering Services is an inspection focused engineering division of HSBIIC with over 450 engineers, inspectors and auditors located in over 27 countries. The world's largest ASME Authorized Inspection Agency, GIES Inspectors are instrumental in providing on location services that verify the quality and conformance of pressure equipment when it is being manufactured, erected and/or repaired. The work of our Global Inspection and Engineering Services personnel is focused on the beginning of the life cycle of the type of equipment insured by HSB and is an important part of HSB's comprehensive understanding of the insured equipment. Services include:
* Review and acceptance of Job Packages
* In-process Inspections
* Monitoring of Quality Control System
* Witnessing final Hydrostatic Test
* Review and signing of required documentation
Qualifications
At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employment Type
Full Time
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The successful candidate will perform inspections as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Section III at a Nuclear Facility. This is a second shift assignment working 11am to 7pm. It should be anticipated this assignment will require working over 40 hours per week including weekends. Physical demands including walking long distance.
This field based position is an integral part of our commitment to the quality and service we provide for our customers and to their equipment. The work is varied from day to day and is ideally suited to a self-motivated individual who can work independently. A successful inspector will have excellent communications skills and the ability to work with HSB clients and customers in a professional manor with high integrity.
The position has minimum qualifications of a high school diploma and work experience with boilers and pressure vessels or nuclear reactors. The required work experience can be reduced if you have an engineering degree.
Our entry level inspectors start with 12 weeks of intensive training to gain the necessary experience and qualifications required to perform inspection during construction, repairs or operation of in-service equipment.
Training is provided annually for all of our inspectors, which is developed and supported by our technical industry experts.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company has a long and respected reputation as the leader in our industry with a primary focus on workplace safety.
Engineering Fee Services:
Global Inspection and Engineering Services is an inspection focused engineering division of HSBIIC with over 450 engineers, inspectors and auditors located in over 27 countries. The world's largest ASME Authorized Inspection Agency, GIES Inspectors are instrumental in providing on location services that verify the quality and conformance of pressure equipment when it is being manufactured, erected and/or repaired. The work of our Global Inspection and Engineering Services personnel is focused on the beginning of the life cycle of the type of equipment insured by HSB and is an important part of HSB's comprehensive understanding of the insured equipment. Services include:
* Review and acceptance of Job Packages
* In-process Inspections
* Monitoring of Quality Control System
* Witnessing final Hydrostatic Test
* Review and signing of required documentation
Qualifications
At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employment Type
Full Time
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Nuclear reactor inspector job description example 2
Hartford Steam Boiler nuclear reactor inspector job description
The successful candidate will perform inspections as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Section XI and III at a operating Nuclear Power Plant. Assignment is full time 8 hours a day. Some travel would be required to support outages at neighboring power plants. Physical demands including walking long distance and climbing ladders. Must be able to pass a background screening to gain access to a Nuclear Facility.
The successful candidate will perform inspections as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Section XI and III at two operating Nuclear Power Plant. Assignment is full time 8 hours a day. Some travel would be required to support the two locations and outages at the sites. Physical demands including walking long distance and climbing ladders. Must be able to pass a background screening to gain access to a Nuclear Facility.
6065BR
**Qualifications:**
Required:
+ High school graduate
+ 4 years experience in boiler/reactor operations and/or design, fabrication, or inspection of high pressure boiler and/or pressure vessels
+ Basic understanding of welding, weld inspection and NDE methods
+ Basic Algebra skills
+ Self-motivated, ability to work without direct supervision and computer operations
+ Holds a National Board AI Commission
Preferred
+ Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, mechanical discipline
+ 5 years experience in ASME Code construction and fabrication processes
+ ASME Qualified Welder and/or NDE Technician
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows operating systems
+ Holds a National Board AI Commission with "N" and "I" endorsements
Physical Requirements:
This position requires a person to routinely move about at a site facility. As such, candidates for this position must be able to perform the below physical requirements:
+ Ability to crawl through 11" X 15" openings into confined spaces. Enter and function in very tight confined spaces.
+ Ability to climb vertical ladders and several stories of stairs.
+ Ability to climb and function at heights of at least 30 feet, and up to eight(8) to ten (10) stories.
+ Ability to perform bending, stretching and twisting motions.
+ Ability to withstand temperature variations. Temperature variations could be as much as 70 degrees.
+ Ability to walk 3-5 miles.
+ Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
+ Ability to lift own body weight while hanging or entering a confined space with associated safety equipment
+ Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
+ Visual acuity of 20/20 (natural or corrected) and identify colors.
+ Ability to hear (corrected) the sounds of equipment operation.
At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**State:**
Connecticut
**Employment Type:**
Full Time
**Additional Information:**
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
**City:**
Hartford
**Other Requirements:**
Some of HSB's customers require our personnel to have a security clearance in order to enter their facilities. As such, candidates for this position must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Because this position may require routine travel among multiple customer locations, the successful candidate may be assigned a company vehicle or may have the option to use their personal vehicle for company business. As such, the successful candidate must have an acceptable driving record.
**Company Name:**
Hartford Steam Boiler
**Country:**
United States of America
**Area of Expertise:**
Engineering/ Technical
The successful candidate will perform inspections as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Section XI and III at two operating Nuclear Power Plant. Assignment is full time 8 hours a day. Some travel would be required to support the two locations and outages at the sites. Physical demands including walking long distance and climbing ladders. Must be able to pass a background screening to gain access to a Nuclear Facility.
6065BR
**Qualifications:**
Required:
+ High school graduate
+ 4 years experience in boiler/reactor operations and/or design, fabrication, or inspection of high pressure boiler and/or pressure vessels
+ Basic understanding of welding, weld inspection and NDE methods
+ Basic Algebra skills
+ Self-motivated, ability to work without direct supervision and computer operations
+ Holds a National Board AI Commission
Preferred
+ Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, mechanical discipline
+ 5 years experience in ASME Code construction and fabrication processes
+ ASME Qualified Welder and/or NDE Technician
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows operating systems
+ Holds a National Board AI Commission with "N" and "I" endorsements
Physical Requirements:
This position requires a person to routinely move about at a site facility. As such, candidates for this position must be able to perform the below physical requirements:
+ Ability to crawl through 11" X 15" openings into confined spaces. Enter and function in very tight confined spaces.
+ Ability to climb vertical ladders and several stories of stairs.
+ Ability to climb and function at heights of at least 30 feet, and up to eight(8) to ten (10) stories.
+ Ability to perform bending, stretching and twisting motions.
+ Ability to withstand temperature variations. Temperature variations could be as much as 70 degrees.
+ Ability to walk 3-5 miles.
+ Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
+ Ability to lift own body weight while hanging or entering a confined space with associated safety equipment
+ Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
+ Visual acuity of 20/20 (natural or corrected) and identify colors.
+ Ability to hear (corrected) the sounds of equipment operation.
At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**State:**
Connecticut
**Employment Type:**
Full Time
**Additional Information:**
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
**City:**
Hartford
**Other Requirements:**
Some of HSB's customers require our personnel to have a security clearance in order to enter their facilities. As such, candidates for this position must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Because this position may require routine travel among multiple customer locations, the successful candidate may be assigned a company vehicle or may have the option to use their personal vehicle for company business. As such, the successful candidate must have an acceptable driving record.
**Company Name:**
Hartford Steam Boiler
**Country:**
United States of America
**Area of Expertise:**
Engineering/ Technical
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Updated March 14, 2024
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