What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Operations position at U.S. Navy?
**Nuclear Operations Jobs in the Navy**
Nuclear technicians, power plant operators, and subsystems specialists are responsible for keeping vital Naval submarines and aircraft carriers running.
- Machinist's Mate Nuclear (MMN): Operate steam turbines, reduction gears, turbogenerators, pumps, oil purifiers; maintain auxiliary machinery outside main spaces.
- Electrician's Mate Nuclear (EMN): Operate electrical power generation systems; install/operate/maintain/test/repair electrical equipment/electronic appliances;
- ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN NUCLEAR (ETN): Calibrate nuclear control rods; operate electronic systems making the reactor run on Navy ships.