Skill levels generally differ between plant operator shifts. Further, these differences often cause divides among the shifts that result in unequal divisions of responsibility. Comprehensive, ...

A third training class of nuclear operators for Vogtle units 3 and 4 have passed their US Nuclear Regulatory Commission initial licensing exam. Fifty-six licensed operators are now available for the ...

Working as a power plant operator requires diligence, technical savvy and attention to detail. Power plants can be dangerous environments, and it's important to ensure that every part of the plant is ...

Faced with the necessity of doing more with less—and less-experienced—staff, the power business increasingly is turning to simulators for reliable and efficient real-world training. Training ...

Overhead view of the Palisades spent fuel pool. Source: Holtec. The Palisades Nuclear Plant is making significant strides toward its restart, owner Holtec International said. On August 9, the Covert ...

Construction plant operators work with machinery and equipment used on building or construction sites. If you train to become a plant operator, the job will involve directing heavy machinery and ...

The oil and gas production explosion is driving the renaissance of the chemical and process industries in North America. With low-cost natural gas comes low-cost feedstock for many chemical compounds, ...

L-3 Mapps will supply a full scope operator training simulator for the 962 MW Tihange 1 nuclear power plant in Belgium. The project will begin immediately and is expected to begin service in early ...

Process industry training provider Metskill, which currently offers a range of Mining Qualifications Authority- (MQA-) accredited process training programmes to an average of 768 learners a year, will ...

The first full-scope simulator for the Chinese-developed Hualong One reactor has been delivered to the Fuqing nuclear power plant, China National Nuclear Corporation announced on 14 September. The ...