It is a course most technical schools have courses for, though I believe if you want to make yourself more competitive, an associates degree in applied science or something of the sort wouldn't be a bad idea.
I’m a chemical operator in SC and the pay is good…IF you don’t have kids, new house, brand new car, or boat. I’m 25 with no kids, and my dad has been there since I was born. Like 26 years. Easy work once you learn how to snatch valves and take readings off the computer. The main thing is KNOWING how your equipment works. And KNOW how to transfer the chemicals. It’s a great job and I’m definitely going to take this advantage and make better opportunities for myself. I’m not the one to say that I like my job, but I really like this job and I like learning about chemicals. So if you’re young, go for it, and if you’re older and been into it for a very long time. You’re bank account HAS to be sitting right 😂
Can you talk to me more about it 🥺 I’m 24 no kids and I’m trying to look for a good paying job with minimal school required I don’t mind hard working, or having to learn more and more I just don’t want to waste years in school to only get paid around $20-$25 and hr/;
Question So I'm a liquid compounder(Chemical Operator) for a manufacture blending essential chemicals in 500+ gallon batch in mixing tanks for animals making puppy shampoos/conditioners , stain and odor removers, aloe water conditioners for aquariums, algae relief etc, and I love my job. what's the best route to take educational wise to do higher level of compounding and obtaining a higher Job?
@@oReminiscence well this is a shot in the dark since it's not my area but I would say chemist and paths that are like minded. College is going to be a factor for that.
Where I can do course related to power engineer, as i have a experience of 1400MW in India Kindly tell me where i do this course to get success in Canada
Nuclear is harder to get into only because of criminal history. It pays more per hour but much less hours. The plants put you in the licensed reactor operator program. It’s not hard if you’re a decent student. But the rules will drive you nuts. Especially if you come from a different trade.
Despite Chernobyl and Fukushima, nuclear energy *_is_* the safest means of energy production in the world at the current moment in time in terms of deaths caused, and one of the safest in terms of environmental friendliness (despite popular belief stating otherwise for both). It's one of the cheapest, AND most efficient means of energy production as well. It's important that we keep nuclear power stations around.
For teens especially boys looking into a high paying job, and can't really afford college I would recommend getting into the Power Industry or Oil and gas to get ahead in the game $$$.
At my plant i was required to have an associates degree in applied process technology. I was an intern while I went to school there and was hired full time when i graduated. I love my job as far as work and my co-workers go, but swing shift is always hard and doesn't get any easier.
If you have a stem degree and having a hard time finding a job, nuclear operator pays extremely well. Bottom on the line operator makes 110k, and 250k is actually common if you decide to go Licensed reactor operator. Senior reactor operators can make some pretty good money too, but you would be on salary instead of hourly like you would be as an LRO or base operator.
@@noahbreindel3330 Just apply! Go on the company websites that are part of the industry. I personally haven't seen any on LinkedIn, so that seems to be the only way to do it to me atleast.
A lot of our jobs are going to go towards the renewable specialist position. I have been an operator for 16 years, including the 6 years as a Navy Nuke, and they are closing down many Nuke and Coal plants over the next few years.
Depends on which company and which part of the world you are going to be placed. It is a harsh and dangerous job and most companies do not follow health and safety procedures. After 10 years on the job i decided that my health is far more precious than the money i was paid for
If you don't mind answering: how many years of trade school did you go through before landing this job? what was your starting salary and up to date salary after 10 yrs? and also, what state did you while working?
@@JR-90 I can try to answer your question to get an job as a "process operator" which can apply to power plant operation, water treatment, chemical operator or oil and gas operator. You have to get a 2 year associates degree in process technology. This depends on were you live and if they have colleges in your area offer this degree i live in Houston Texas which is the Hub Center for this particular job market which would be south east Texas, Louisiana etc. They pay starts at around 30$ an hour and tops out around 48$ to 55$ an hour if your work for a big company like Exxon, Chevron, Lyondellbasell, Shell, valero, DOW chemical etc. and as far as i know it only takes you 2 to 4 years to reach your top pay depending on your company and how complex the unit is you work in. People in this job field make around 100k to 140k with overtime added i'm currently about to graduate with my degree now.
@@JR-90 here in united states we have many safety and health regulation the job definitely has its risk which you learn in school as a Operator but companies do follow regulations and try to prevent any safety or health hazards that they can that is why I asked the Original poster which country he lived in
Most large utilities are very safe. In fact they are safe to the point you may think it is way too much. (tying off if you are 4 feet or more above the ground). I think you had a bad experience and probably worked for a small municipality or something. That has not been my experience whatsoever in almost 20 years.
I’m a power plant operator in Philadelphia, pays good, but the overtime is where you get the money. When you do 5+ years, you can move on and find a more high paying job.
@@Theeinsom id say 40-50, give her take. I’m 23, went to training courses at 19. Did time at a mom and pops hvac company for about 1.5 years. Then moved on up. The more knowledge you learn on your spare time will dictate how fast you get in. A lot of college campuses and hospitals need stationary engineers. I recommend finding a boiler courses in your state if you want to do it, just remember you have to start somewhere.
@@NROhvac what high school is required to get in the job. Im from europe, so i know education is different, but just asking. One more thing, how hard is it to get the job?
@@1czv13 you don’t learn this skill from high school in the United States. In the United States different states offer boiler training courses. You have to be done high school. And for me it was hard because I didn’t have experience. So I waited year and half while doing HVAC. It can vary, some places might train on the job but I doubt it.
Have manufacturing experience, father worked for the biggest energy company in our area for years retired as a supervisor, have certificates in Power line work, and have experience in electrical and construction fields.. still having an extremely hard time getting on to the same company and or plant my father worked for for 30-40 years as a top supervisor.. Have been trying to find if there are any certificates or degrees (preferably 2 year or associates degree) that will give me the upper edge to get on at a nuclear or natural gas plant. Im located in SC willing to locate pretty much anywhere in southeast as long as pay is ok i’m only making about $21 an hr at the moment and its deff not cutting it for myself 3 year old son and fiancee im a 29 year old man and am looking to find a career not a job that i can support my family enjoy my work and further my skills
I work as a nuclear reactor operator at constellation in PA. I make $148,000 a year and I’m not even fully qualified yet. Trust me it’s worth it. I only have a high school diploma, but I did have previous experience in other power plants before.
Can I get your Instagram so I could ask you more questions??? I'm trying to get in to it but I have no clue I would really appreciate the help I graduated in 2021 and I'm really just working job to job rn trying to find direction
I am working in a coal fired power plant project as an electrical Engineer. They are building a power plant it’s not finished yet. If I want to become a power plant operator what should do from now?
I’m stressing so hard rn 😭 I’m a freshman in hs and wnat to become a power plant operator, n I suck at learning things without doing it, or being in person. N I need help with what should I do as im getting older, like how can I get into it
I am an operator for a closing coal electric generation plant. Lots of responsibility, lots of training, for pretty good pay. Hopefully I can transfer my skills.
Can you tell me what training you took to get started? I am currently a electrician, been working at it for 5 years now but I’m wanting to jump over and keep growing in these jobs for my family.
Just scored a interview to a coal power plant operator. Im prior military with a 2 year a.a.s in mechanical and electrical technologies. Have 6 years experience from the airforce. What salary should i be asking for? Its in pennsylvania. Im hoping for around 80k
@@juantapuro7142 can you please tell me how you became an electrician? It’s so hard to become an electrician up north in my state. They want thousands of work hours or a journeyman license for just an apprentice or entry level position.
@@chasxart682 This is the standard nation-wide, it's more of a long-term job with a good payout, that's why it takes some years to even get to that pay level/skill.
I work at Palo Nuclear Generation Station operators there have many different types AUX operators Senior Aux operators, reactor operators and senior reactor operators along with entry level AO trainees the pay range for all of this with difs built-in overtime double overtime triple overtime and yearly bonus the pay range is 140k to 350k a year. You work a lot, BUT you are heavily compensated. It's not for everyone but it's a good job. Training takes up to two years but as you complete certs your pay goes up too.
Hey J, what kind of experience did you have prior to get hired at Palo? I'm in SC so there's plenty of nuclear power plants hiring. All I really have is a year of construction experience. Any ideas on things to make me more competitive?
Where I live (Ontario) depending on your class of operator you can make from $58k to $350k. Just takes a long time to get your 1st Class OE certificate tho but worth in my opinion.
I'm power plant operator in steam turbine power plant. I worked as a field operator for 3 years then I was promoted to control room operator. I continued my education and got an engineering degree. Recently I was promoted as shift supervisor after getting my engineering degree. It's really an amazing and interesting job. Love it a lot. 🏭⚡
In order to be a maintenance operator as he is describing you will need some background in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation or the learning curve is very steep. I spent over 30 years in fossile plants and it is no where this easy electronics and pneumatic experience is very helpful. Check before you jump. Nuclear power will soon be the mainstay of mass electrical power generation. Fossile plants are the bread and butter now but are on their way out thanks to the bidun administration. It is a great rewarding job with very good pay especially with overtime. Shutdowns and retrofits equal OT. I would suggest a community college or trade school for 2 years. A small price for a great job and future. Best luck. Power plants are all over the country so being able to relocate is a string possibility.
Maintenance Operator, you worked at Entergy? Most Power Plants don't combine operations and maintenance together. Entergy is my local power company and they combine both skills. When workers are finished the Plant operator progression for a few years they get trained in something involved in maintenance. Instrument Tech,Machinst or Millwright. Only a few companies do that. At most companies operators and Maintenance workers are separate and certain companies workers are doing both skills
@@rayshardallen4272 entergy Mississippi agreed to it in negotiations around 98. Said it would save money because an instrumentation person would not have to be called out all the time. This is why I said you would have to have a background in all the diciplines. This sounds like what this guy is saying to me. Have a great day.
@@kenswitzer4133 Yep I figured it was Entergy lol... But yea like you said it's better to have workers trained in both skills so they won't have to continuously call Maintenance people that are off shift to come in.
Getting into management in any occupation can be a challenge. Sometimes it's pure luck. Can depend on certain people retiring or leaving for other positions.
I started in 2005. 15.60 an hour. 12 hr rotating shifts. Look up the 4 shift Dupont. 15 years of shift work is hard on families. It makes you tired and grumpy. It actually takes years off your life. I'm making about 110k now but I'm on a different shift, and I'm not operating plants anymore. I'm dispatching. When I was traveling, I would get contracts that paid about 130k to 140k per year. I worked my way into management but decided it wasn't for me. The pay is good but it's not for everyone.
@@drbecktex Hey, I'm a current student studying Electrical Technology at HACC Community College. I've looked up the career on Indeed, I've looked everywhere on RU-vid. But I just can't figure out how to become a Power System Dispatcher. How did you become one? Is there any way you can help me become one?
If you're in North America, you need to look at getting a NERC certification. Then look for jobs like system operator, dispatcher, scheduler, reliability coordinator, transmission operator. They're all related in some way. The problem that the industry is having is there's not enough people who worked their way up like I did, so they don't have any common sense. Only paper degrees which don't hold up very well.
Well I’ve flunk high school and now I don’t have faith in myself to get in college so am gonna try my hardest to at least pass high school with diploma
@@spaceolotl3976 The main requirement for this job is being able to focus for 8-12 hours straight so you will never be able to properly do this job lol
Currently trying to get into college to get my associates/bachelors of science in engineering to become an auxiliary reactor operator. Its always been a dream of mine to work with a nuclear reactor, im also lucky enough to live 30 minutes away from the ginna nuclear power plant
I work as a nuclear reactor operator at constellation in PA. I make $148,000 a year and I’m not even fully qualified yet. Trust me it’s worth it. I only have a high school diploma, but I did have previous experience in other power plants before.
Hello Sir, I am from Bangladesh. I am Working as a power plant operator in APR Energy 300 MW diesel power plant for 5 years. If I want to work as an operator in European Power Plant what will be my qualification? I completed a graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bangladesh.
I have one an hour away from me. Currently hiring a trainee position. Starting pay is 26-28 but the next step is at 46 an hour and operator 3s are at 52 an hour. I’m currently at 27.96 at my factory but I might make the switch to power plants because I’ll make more in 6 years there then at my current factory
Am from Germany and working chemical Operator and I want to move to USA Florida. Is that a problem to find a job a chemical operator Because I live in Germany
hey, im quite confused; where do nuclear power plant operators work? the coolant towers? little cylinders? the main buildings? right next to the reactors? please answer.
If you're a non-licensed/"outplant" operator then you'll work all over the plant: the turbine building, in the substation, "right next to the reactors" in the containment building (especially during outages), and occasionally in the cooling towers. If you're a licensed reactor operator, you work almost exclusively in the control room.
@@Templar112299 Could you possibly give me some more info? I'm very interested in this field of work. Currently in the IBEW as an equipment operator who builds powerlines. However I am looking to make the switch into a different field. What union operates with the nuclear field? As well how do you get your foot in the door? Thank you for any information.
For some reason my replies don’t look like they’re going thru so here’s a TLDR: My union is IBEW as well. To get your foot in the door you just got to apply. Look for non licensed operator (NLO) / auxiliary operator / nuclear plant attendant / equipment operator trainee or apprentice postings. Nukeworker is a good site for finding openings. There’s also a forum but it’s not super active. I was hired as an NLO with only a bachelors in computer science. They usually want a 4 or 2 year degree in a stem field but your current job might be experience enough. Good luck if you have any other questions I’ll try to answer them.
@@mariafernanda8119 It's a challenging field to get in, but theres a good number of women that are Plant Operators. Girls can do the work because it's not a hard physical job.
JUST STARTED AS AN OPERATOR IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN, ONLY BACKGROUND I HAVE IS DIESEL MECHANIC. I STARTED AT 60k SALARY. FIGURED THAT WAS A GOOD STARTING PAY? HAVE THREE 3520s
Central Florida, first year probably 150k with OT. Second year 200k plus maxing out around 275k if you’re an OT hog. Good gig for sure. Look into the combined cycle and simple cycle plants.
