As a veteran this is good to see, however things are not always as they seem, they actually discredit my military service for jobs with the NRECA. I know coops will hire vets, I don’t think the trade organization likes vets much.
Im doing Bsc in physics so is it possible to work as a plant operator or I'll need more specific studies to be taken as a plant operator ? Giftneokgoete@outlook.com
To work in the Nuclear Industry as a operator you can get a job with a degree in engineering or a 2 year technical degree in plant operations It could be Nuclear Technology or Process Technology and most jobs require a passing score on the Poss exam to move on to the next step in the hiring process...
Have you looked into the Nukeworker.com forums? If not I would suggest going to the "Getting In" sub-forum. There is a ton of information over there. Don't rule out the possibility of working at a coal or natural gas plant. You can gain a lot of experience there which can help you transfer into an entry level position in operations at a nuke plant (assuming that's your goal).
M Hendon Are you referring to nuclear only? When I get out of HS I want to train to become an operator for utility grade steam plants, not nesciserily nuclear, but if theres no way in the door I ought to scale it down to stationary engineering like I was originally shooting for (heating plants, process steam etc). I hope by the time I'm out of high school my studying on the industry will put me at an advantage while looking for on the job training as I already have several books on boiler operation and operation of steam plants. It all interests me and I understand it well, I'm just afraid of being able to not get my foot in the door for one because of what you said and two because I am... lets say 'lacking' in my skills pertaining to math, the mechanical aspects of everything I completely understand though, I know boilers inside out, top to bottom and I'm catching up on turbines too-Sorry for the wall of text.
Veterans , Texas is filled with Mentors to help our Vets succeed in the Energy Industry . Many of our Veterans do not understand the most basic fundamentals , like what are Downstream Operations, what are Upstream Operations , where are the jobs, how much do they pay and what school do I need to go to ? "Volunteer Energy Tutors of Texas" are Non paid , retired Engineers and Technicians whom are typically educated and had 30 year Careers in a variety of Skills that pay really good money . Often Veterans want a good job without Going to school , this is insane , you need to go to school at least a year to get skilled . Many Programs give Free Education and nearly all offer above 90% job placement . Why take any Educational Training unless you have above 90% job placement ? I see Vets taking subjects that they know will not yield a good high paying job because they never bothered to ask the most simple questions or seek out a Mentor . Texas Mentors are often Vets themselves , having served in Multiple combat theaters in past Wars .We came back home got either an Associates Degree or a Bachelors in one of the hundreds of Energy Skills and have always made above 100,000 per year , we are successfully retired and offer our help to our Vets for Free . Downstream Technology is normally 10 times more Technology than Upstream Operations , the work is easier and demands our intelligence and our skills . What are some of these jobs ? Process Technician , commonly called an operator , 2 year associates degree , and an 2-3 year Internship . Average Salary with over time , 125,000 per year . Here are a few more , all pay excellent money and benefits . Instrumentation Technician , Analyzer Technicians , Electrical Technicians, Electronic Technicians , Compressor Technicians , Mechanical Technicians, Piping and Welding specialist , Safety Health and Environmental Technicians , Maintenance Technicians , Computer Technicians , Lab Chemist , All kinds of Coordinator jobs , Machinist Technicians , and many more . Volunteer Mentors want to help our Vets , but you must want help and open your minds . How can you expect to understand Simple Power Production, or simple downstream operations , or Upstream Operations, if you do not get educated . Especially when your education is Free . If you take any subject that does not show above 90% job placement you are making a mistake . We see Veterans coming home and getting worthless Degrees , and no one will hire you , you have no skills . You must get a degree and get a skill and be intelligent . you must use your Body and your brain combined . There are over 50,000 of these technician jobs available in Texas and all pay normally above 100,000 per year . All normally require an Internship and a 2 year associates degree . many of you can get a Bachelors , but that does not mean you make more money nor does it increase your chances of getting hired . Companies that manufacture products are not in love with you or your Degree , they want your skills and education . Texas has over 15 Feeder Schools just in Downstream Technology . They feed directly to Energy Companies . Your intelligence starts by knowing a skill . All Texas Technology Schools have above 90% job placement . So why are many of our Vets seeking a bachelors in something that only has a 50 % chance of finding a good job? Vets something is wrong with your thinking , Why make 50,000 per year when you can make 125,000 per year . Go for the money , go for the skill , go for the good jobs . We know Combat may have really damaged some of your thinking . Almost all companies pay for Continuing Education , so you can get a skill , get a job , and they will pay for your bachelors while you work . Most people pay no attention to Continuing Education, nearly all of us old Vets eventually got our Bachelors , and got a skill and retired in comfort . What is wrong with making good money ?? We expect some 200,000 more Technician jobs over the next several years , be respected , be part of Americas Energy Future . Later move up to management . Volunteer Energy Tutors of Texas , allenkinchen@gmail.com
I see you posted a year ago and I hope you found a job. All I would suggest is check out unions near you - like pipe or steam fitter, ironworkers, boiler makers or millwrights. I am a union worker, and I can't find work. It is sad, but the unions got what they wanted, when they voted in the political leaders who have destroyed the economy
Just keep on going back and then go back again. I was hired on to Union ship yard work before others because I went to the Union Hall every week day for 1 year and signed my name as available for work. When the union official called me to start work he pointed out I was the only guy who came every week day and signed the roster sheet. He said: "It is clear you want to work so I am hiring you first while the others come in and sign the roster sheet maybe 2 times a year"
Join union and be a pipe fitter. Damn great job. Dont let anybody tell you that the welding and fab unions are bad. I mean, I not a socialist or anything but unions are good when it comes to welding or powerlines.
I am a pipefitter welder on the construction side of this industry the fitting part is not that hard to learn if you have a good teacher but the welding takes time it's easy to pass X-rays but qc can look you out on there specs that's where it gets tough I'm out of local 469
I don't get this "I knew college wasn't for me so I went into a welding a maintenance carer". I am currently one year done with my associates for welding and fab tech and just got my certs for stick and fc mig both unlimited. But man, even now no one is going to hire my ass, I am simply HOPING that after my last year is done I will at least be able to get an INTERVIEW. Most shops in my area are small and not really ever hiring. I turned in a resume and they looked at me with damn near disdain.
@TiberiusStorm: Yes it is by way of the fact that it takes several years of welding practice and on the job experience to learn the needed skills and know how. Some guys are natural at pipe welding but most struggle until they get enough experience to be a confident pipe welder where every pipe weld you perform passes various forms of "Non Destructive Testing ...usually X Ray inspection.
