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	What is the job description of a project engineer in a food manufacturing industry? I am a newly registered electrical engineer, and i saw job vacancy here in my company, presently i am a power plant operator, i am interested to apply for project engineer, how to pass the interview? 1 answer - Asked By: Joel G - 7/12/2009

	Are most of the dangerous, difficult and dirty jobs held predominantly by men due to discrimination? Good paying jobs (which increase men's overall average pay) like electricians; construction workers; offshore riggers; chemical, petroleum, nuclear and power plant operators; power, communications, gas and water line technicians; firefighters and police officers... Or could it be that most women are OK with letting men do these dangerous, dirty and difficult jobs? Yes, Hannah. And women tend to choose less dangerous, less dirty and less difficult jobs. You haven't answered the question. 10 answers - Asked By: discouraged - 2/4/2013

	Whats the best way to get an entry level position as a power plant operator? I'm 28 and have a mechanical engineering degree but no experience in the industry. I'm looking for a career change and I want to work in a power plant but every available job is for someone with 3-5 years of experience. 2 answers - Asked By: B B - 5/1/2009

	I am out of the Navy after 20 years.What way is there to go to work asap in Maritime Industry? I am ready to go to work. My job in the Navy was electrican and motor repair and power plant operator.I have most all levels of sea manship exsperance including fire fighting and line handling also.I want to work even as a wiper right away . 3 answers - Asked By: robert w - 7/20/2006

	Where can I find infomation about Nuclear Power Plant jobs? I've asked people on here what kind of jobs there are in Nuclear Power Plants but no one is answering. Tried looking online but I can't find any infomation on there either. I just want to know which ones are which, pay, exactly what they do, what they did to get qualified, etc. Thanks! 2 answers - Asked By: Dave Grohl Wanna Be!!!! - 4/18/2009

	Does anyone know any power plants around San Antonio? Does anyone know of any power plants around San Antonio Tx... (names please) We live in Nm and want to move somewhere around there and my husband is a power plant operator with 6yrs experiance 3 answers - Asked By: dontknow0408 - 4/4/2008

	What kind of jobs are at nuclear power plants? There is a power plant being built close to my home and i might be interested in working there. I just finished high school and am ready to go to college. The only problem is, what courses do you take to work there? 1 answer - Asked By: Shadow In An Ocean - 10/18/2010

	What are some jobs a person in the Navy Nuclear Field can do after military service? I leave for Basic Training in 11 days and signed my contract for Nuclear Field. I plan on being an ET (electronics technician). I know it will obviously involve nuclear power and probably power plants, but I'm looking for the specific jobs there or possibly research and development jobs I could get into. 3 answers - Asked By: iamthewalrus - 8/12/2008

	What does a spokesman for a nuclear power pant do? Im doing a research paper and I'm supposed to write my paper from the point of view of a spokesman that works at the power plant. Any ideas, and what do they wear? We have to dress up like them for our paper. Any ideas? 3 answers - Asked By: lala - 12/19/2010

	What kind of other jobs can I get with my AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT LICENSE? Im searching for jobs in which i can use my FAA issued airframe and power-plant license. 3 answers - Asked By: Dr. Dew - 4/3/2010

	General Instructions for a Power Plant Operator? What are the general instruction for power plant operator about plant equipment and safety rules which are basically known to every plant operator? 1 answer - Asked By: Fari - 1/16/2010

	Can you tell me about work in a nuclear power plant as technician? Our local college in wilmington nc has a training program for this. They said it would guarantee me a job making $24 an hour after 2 years of classes and on the job train as you go. It sounds good, but I don't know anything about working in a place like that. Is it like a maintenance job? 2 answers - Asked By: yakketyass13 - 4/17/2008

	Is Texas Glad to have TEPCO building Nuke Plants on Its Gulf Coast? Ok So Tokyo Electric Power Company builder and operator of the failed nuclear power plants in japan. Can't wait until the first Hurricane... Then they can try to use the emergency Generating systems to shut these down. The emergency generating systems for this Texas power plant were designed by Toshiba. The same folks who designed the emergency generating systems that failed with the tsunami. But it gets better. The engineers who will certify this plant for Operation Stone & Webster are the same guys who faked certification tests for the Shoreham Nuclera Plant in NY. 7 answers - Asked By: Bopped - 3/14/2011

	Are you qualified to be a nuclear reactor operator (civilian) if you are a Navy "Nuke" electronics technician? I'm interested in joining the Navy and becoming a nuclear-trained Electronics Technician (ET). You know, operating the reactor on an aircraft carrier. For my actual career, I want to be a nuclear reactor operator, so you can see how the two coincide. My question: If I do end up becoming a Navy Nuke ET, will I be qualified as a civilian nuclear reactor operator (at a nuclear power plant) WITHOUT any further college education? 2 answers - Asked By: Jessica - 6/20/2012

	What jobs (and therefore qualifications) are available in a nuclear power plant? What are the entry requirements for these jobs? 1 answer - Asked By: the prawn - 3/1/2011

	What would an engineering co-op or intern do at a power plant? I will be interviewed soon by a power company and I'd like a heads up of what I should expect or know about jobs an engineering co-op or intern would do. 2 answers - Asked By: Bob D - 2/13/2008

	What jobs do rural parents usually have? What are the most common jobs for parents living in the country to have? Would it be farmers? buisness owners? Try to hold off on the red neck jokes. All trolls & spammers will be blocked & reported. I live in a mostly rural, partly suburban neighborhood. Most people in my neighborhood have at least 1 or 2 acres, I have 2 acres. My dad is a guitar player & golf teacher. My mom is an eye doctor. 4 answers - Asked By: Secular Libertarian - 2/15/2011

	What Kind of Jobs are there after the Navy Nuke Program, civilian and how much do they pay? I am going into the navy I have a contract now as a corpsman, but they want to reclassify me as a NUC. I am interested in both but before I make a decision I want to know what kind of jobs are out there in that course. Any help would be awsome. 4 answers - Asked By: rsl1489 - 3/16/2008

	What is a good high paying job without a degree? I'm trying to seek a high paying job without a degree. Any suggestions ? 6 answers - Asked By: YouGottaLovMe - 4/22/2011

	How does the workload of military personnel compare to the private sector? For any given job - pilot in the Air Force vs. pilot for Delta, computer programmer in the Navy vs. one working for a private firm, mechanic in the Army vs. one working for a Toyota dealership, etc? 6 answers - Asked By: Der Tag - 6/8/2009

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Operates and monitors power plant equipment; records operational data; reports abnormalities; and performs minor maintenance tasks.

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