Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
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Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction, including practice in operating power plants. Nuclear specialties have training programs that last 1 year or more, covering all aspects of nuclear power plant operations. Course content typically includes:
- Operation of pressure boilers
- Operation and maintenance of reactor control systems
- Operation and maintenance of mechanical systems on nuclear powered ships and submarines
General Qualifications
In addition to training, stationary engineers and boiler operators need mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity. Most employers of entry-level workers and apprenticeship committees prefer applica...
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