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A New Employee’s Perspective from Inside a Nuclear Reactor Building “This must be how an astronaut feels when he climbs into the space shuttle,” I thought, as I climbed through the first airtight door of one of the reactor buildings at Oconee Nuclear ... Read More

All nuclear power reactors use uranium fuel to generate electricity. This fuel consists of small ceramic pellets stacked into metal fuel rods, which are bound together into fuel assemblies that are eight to 12 feet in length. Once fuel has been used ... Read More

Photo of a hidden adversary The assault team is settled on the wood line on a night with no moon. They are fine tuning their approach route, waiting for the right opportunity. In a few short seconds, they are identified, assessed and engaged by the ... Read More

At every nuclear station in the country, radiation protection (RP) teams work daily to control and reduce the amount of occupational radiation exposure workers receive while performing various jobs in the plant. All nuclear employees take radiation ... Read More

Public relations professionals are typically expected to wear multiple hats – that of a journalist, communicator, advocate and problem solver. While the same can be said for a PR professional working in the nuclear industry, there are several other ... Read More

Nuclear stations need more than uranium and advanced technologies to operate safely and successfully, they also depend upon a skilled, highly trained workforce. However, getting from classroom to control room requires more than a degree. Every person ... Read More

Careers in the nuclear industry offer rewarding work with competitive salaries and benefits. The nuclear industry does not just employ scientists and engineers, but also accountants, nurses and public relations personnel. Professionals from every ... Read More