Would you work in the Nuclear Industry.

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Posted: 3/29/2009 2:31:15 PM EDT

Lots of people support nuclear power, but would you actually work at a nuclear power generation plant if given the chance, if a number of new of facilities were constructed?

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:32:04 PM EDT

[#1]

Certainly. Much safer than working in a coal-fired plant.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:32:11 PM EDT

[#2]

Of course.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:32:39 PM EDT

[#3]

Of course

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:33:03 PM EDT

[#4]

yup

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:33:28 PM EDT

[#5]

Yep.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:33:57 PM EDT

[#6]

Yes

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:34:18 PM EDT

[#7]

Why wouldn't you? Nuclear power, as regulated today, is safer and cleaner than probably any other industry, and the stigma associated with nuclear power means that they'll probably pay you pretty good (relatively speaking) for the work.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:34:40 PM EDT

[#8]

No.

I'm not a nuclear engineer.

But if they wanted to give me Homer Simpson's job, hell yeah.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:35:17 PM EDT

[#9]

My dad is nuclear safety cerified. I would if I had to.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:35:22 PM EDT

[#10]

Probably safer than where I work now.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:35:31 PM EDT

[#11]

my uncle owns an engineering company that helps design/build/retrofit nuke plants.

im on my way to becoming a nuke welder.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:36:09 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Certainly. Much safer than working in a coal-fired plant.

I was listening to a radio show last night; it was about historic accidents at nuclear facilities. The point was made that at non-nuclear power generating facilities, accident rates are actually much higher: coal, hydro etc.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:37:11 PM EDT

[#13]

They're supposed to be start construction on reactor #2 here in Tennessee at Watt's Bar shortly. Wouldn't mind working on it, it's a five year project (but it will probably take 10+) and the pay is good.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:38:41 PM EDT

[#14]

It wouldn't be my first career choice, but I don't see why not.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:41:02 PM EDT

[#15]

Sure would.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:41:39 PM EDT

[#16]

I used to work at Big Rock Point as an operator, closed down and decommissioned that plant and transfered to a coal plant.

Night and day difference in the safety culture.

We went something like 22 YEARS without a lost time accident at BRP.

We have 4-5 per year at my present location, but we are getting better.

BRP was a dream job compared to the coal plants.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:43:36 PM EDT

[#17]

If it paid well, why not?

(Shit, I work in the "run into burning buildings for living" industry. I aint scared of no isotopes!)

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:43:43 PM EDT

[#18]

If they had one here in Utah, I'd jump at the chance to work for their safety staff. In a heartbeat.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:47:30 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Certainly. Much safer than working in a coal-fired plant.

I was listening to a radio show last night; it was about historic accidents at nuclear facilities. The point was made that at non-nuclear power generating facilities, accident rates are actually much higher: coal, hydro etc.

Some of the worst industrial accidents were steam boilers. Leading to the formation of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers who implemented the first code for design, operation and service of boilers and pressure vessels. Since then, this code is used throughout the world and led to the formation of most of the safety systems in use on both conventionally fired pressure vessels/boilers AND nuclear power plants.

And now, ASME also is the authority behind piping codes which were implemented under ANSI. (B codes).

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:49:58 PM EDT

[#20]

That is one lopsided poll!

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:52:22 PM EDT

[#21]

Worked at Diablo Canyon Unit Two in the 80's (pipe welder) while they were loading fuel rods in Unit One. Probably the most safety-oriented construction project I've seen. Project went from $550M to $5.2B because of seismic retrofit/wingnut protesters, and still a moneymaker. Not a big Bechtel fan but they do know their shit. The operating technology has evolved under the most intense scrutiny in the industry, and is largely better because of it. Only good thing Jimmy Carter ever did: be a nuke engineer when Three Mile Island SHTF, and he actually made the right decisions, although he had some smart people in the plant guiding him, too. They should've sequestered him there, though... I'd work a nuke nowadays with no reservations, online or offline. Best TIG welders on the planet can be found in a nuke project, whether it's a plant, tech build or shipyard.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:56:14 PM EDT

[#22]

Is the plant being run by the soviets? No? Then hell yes, I'd jump at the chance.

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:56:59 PM EDT

[#23]

Yes. Wish I could find a job at the local one

Posted: 3/29/2009 2:58:08 PM EDT

[#24]

If they'd have me, fuck yeah I would.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:00:36 PM EDT

[#25]

Sure ...as long as I get to be the guy who opens the bomb doors once we're over the top of certain "sandy" countries.......

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:02:14 PM EDT

[#26]

Yes. I am actually going to school right now to do just that, work in Nuclear Power Generation.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:05:04 PM EDT

[#27]

Not only would I but I did for 6 years for the U.S.D.O.E.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:06:14 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
That is one lopsided poll!

I voted no.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:06:24 PM EDT

[#29]

yes.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:09:41 PM EDT

[#30]

I love my nuclear job. Would encourage anyone thinking of joining the industry.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:11:14 PM EDT

[#31]

why not it is good money

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:12:04 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Certainly. Much safer than working in a coal-fired plant.

Damn straight. Your biggest safety risk working in a nuclear power plant is the drive in.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:14:15 PM EDT

[#33]

Yes, I have in the past as a Armed Security Officer.........good working conditions and such....secure job...I would do it again in a heart beat if they built one within 50 miles of me!!!

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:21:29 PM EDT

[#34]

I really hope the momentum behind Nuclear builds. I would like to see more effort toward the new designs that call for smaller, mass-produced reactors. So we could make a shitload of them and tell the Arabs to fuck off (and stop the massive wealth transfer to them).

BTW Yucca Mountain is not dead. Obama kiiled the funding, but he did not pulll their license.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:25:51 PM EDT

[#35]

Already do..

I'm an industrial electrician... I do most of my work in nuclear and coal fired power plants.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:34:18 PM EDT

[#36]

I have on more than one occasion in the past and I will be again in the very near future.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:38:12 PM EDT

[#37]

Fuck YES!!!

In a way, I already have.
I spent my younger years (14-22) building valves and flow control equipment for nuclear plants in Michigan and Ohio.
Even provided on-site tech support at a few facilities.

Good stuff.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:41:24 PM EDT

[#38]

I'm sure they could find something to do with a chemist.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:41:35 PM EDT

[#39]

I've worked there before, I'd do it again. Nuke plants are very clean. Emission of any radioactivity or contaminated material is nil. (A coal fired plant actually emits more radioactive material than a nuke plant in the form of the locked up radioactive isotopes that leave through the smoke stake and ash.)

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:44:38 PM EDT

[#40]

Why the hell not?

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:47:37 PM EDT

[#41]

Yes. I've always thought it would be interesting to handle security for an N plant.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:48:52 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:

I really hope the momentum behind Nuclear builds. I would like to see more effort toward the new designs that call for smaller, mass-produced reactors. So we could make a shitload of them and tell the Arabs to fuck off (and stop the massive wealth transfer to them).

BTW Yucca Mountain is not dead. Obama kiiled the funding, but he did not pulll their license.

I work as a designer to a supplier to nuke plants. Recently, I heard a story from a potential customer (a major player in nuke world) who told me that Obama wouldn't get near a nuclear power plant. Not even go into offices. They all but said his ignorance has made him petrified of nuclear plants.

Probably didn't want everyone to find out his clothes are mostly nylon.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:52:01 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
That is one lopsided poll!

I voted no.

Why?

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:56:50 PM EDT

[#44]

Yes

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:57:47 PM EDT

[#45]

I have some friends who work(ed) for DoE. They don't glow, so I guess it's safe.

Posted: 3/29/2009 4:05:45 PM EDT

[#46]

Fuck Yea I would.

I get more solar radiation due to altitude than anyone at sea level can get licking the cooling towers at 3 mile island...

... There are more uranium mines and tailing piles than anywhere else in the country here...

I'm glowing in the dark anyways...

Posted: 3/29/2009 4:09:57 PM EDT

[#47]

Just spent the last 3 years travelling half way around the world on a CVN carrier with 2 reactors and my dick hasn't fallen off.

AFAIC, no difference with a shore based reactor.

Posted: 3/29/2009 4:19:24 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:

Quoted:
That is one lopsided poll!

I voted no.

Why?

Recently I had a service call to go repair some heavy equipment at a site where they were burying nuclear waste. It just gave me the creeps: scanning myself on the way out and the geiger counter beeping when I passed it over the dirt on my clothes. Also one of the workers telling me about some guy that had worked out there for years whos face looked all messed up.

I'm sure working in the plant itself is totally different and totally safe but, that one experience working at a nuclear facility is why I voted 'no.'

Posted: 3/29/2009 4:21:01 PM EDT

[#49]

Quoted:

Quoted:
That is one lopsided poll!

I voted no.

Why?

Recently I had a service call to go repair some heavy equipment at a site where they were burying nuclear waste. It just gave me the creeps: scanning myself on the way out and the geiger counter beeping when I passed it over the dirt on my clothes. Also one of the workers telling me about some guy that had worked out there for years whos face looked all messed up.

I'm sure working in the plant itself is totally different and totally safe but, that one experience working at a nuclear facility is why I voted 'no.'

Wuss!

Posted: 3/29/2009 4:29:09 PM EDT

[#50]

Absofuckinglutely.

I guarantee you it's safer than working on a ship and I've done a bit of that.

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