Decontamination Technician
Also posted as Nuclear Decon Technician; Radiological Work Technician; Contamination Control Technician
A decontamination technician performs surface and equipment decontamination, containment, ventilation and waste handling, and radiological PPE and monitoring to keep naval nuclear plant and radiological-control systems safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Many people start with a two-year associate degree or a technical certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Decontaminate surfaces
Decontaminate surfaces, components, and equipment to release criteria.
Manage containment and waste
Set up containment and ventilation and handle radioactive waste correctly.
Control PPE and monitoring
Apply radiological PPE and monitoring practices throughout the job.
Apply plant fundamentals
Work from nuclear plant systems knowledge and fundamentals on every task.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Decontamination
Decontaminating equipment and surfaces to release criteria.
Containment & Waste Handling
Setting containment and ventilation and handling waste.
Radiological PPE
Using protective equipment and monitoring correctly on the job.
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