Information on how to apply for a operating engineer, assistant operator, and senior supervising engineer license for nuclear power plants.
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What you need for Apply for Nuclear Power Plant Operator Licenses
These licenses are for people who control nuclear power plants.
Requirements:
- U. S. Citizen;
- 18 years of age minimum;
- Good moral character;
- Pass written and oral exams.
Each license also has individual professional requirements.
Each license is valid for 2 years.
Fees for Apply for Nuclear Power Plant Operator Licenses
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Plant Operating Engineer License | $95 | each |
| Renew a Nuclear Plant Operating Engineer License | $60 | each |
| Assistant Nuclear Plant Operating Engineer License | $95 | each |
| Renew an Assistant Nuclear Plant Operating Engineer License | $60 | each |
| Nuclear Plant Senior Supervising Engineer License | $165 | each |
| Renew a Nuclear Plant Senior Supervising Engineer License | $130 | each |
How to apply Apply for Nuclear Power Plant Operator Licenses
Submit completed application, fee and any required attachments to:
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program
Department of Fire Services
P. O. Box 1025
Stow, MA 01775
Next steps for Apply for Nuclear Power Plant Operator Licenses
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Apply for a Nuclear Power Plant Operating Engineer License
The Nuclear Plant Operating Engineer License is for people who control a nuclear reactor which produces steam for generation of electrical power and in operation of auxiliary equipment.
Professional Requirements:
- Must complete an application listing prior experience; skills can be determined through practical exam:
- Must have 1 1/2 years employment under a Second Class engineer's License or an Assistant Nuclear Power Plant Operator License, or must possess a B.S. degree in Engineering plus 1 year of experience in some capacity of steam plant operation.
Open PDF file, 99.26 KB, Application for Nuclear Power Plant Operator License (English, PDF 99.26 KB)Apply for a Nuclear Power Operator Assistant License
The Nuclear Power Operator Assistant license is for people who assist in controlling a nuclear reactor which produces steam
Professional Requirements:
- Must complete an application listing prior experience; skills can be determined through practical exam:
- 1 year experience as a steam power plant as a fireman, water tender, control room assistant; or
- 1 year experience as a designated assistant to the engineer in charge. Must provide written endorsement of training/experience by a person holding a steam power or nuclear power plant engineer's license.
Apply for a Nuclear Power Plant Senior Supervising Engineer License
The Nuclear Power Plant Senior Supervising Engineer license is for people who supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in operation and control of thermonuclear reactor, turbine generator, and auxiliary equipment at electric generation station. They oversee the activities and the training of workers in safety precautions, repair, and maintenance.
Professional Requirements:
- Must complete an application listing prior experience; skills can be determined through practical exam.
- 2 years experience under first class engineer's or nuclear power plant engineer's license.
Examinations
In order to become licensed to operate a nuclear power plant in Massachusetts you must pass the written and oral exam.
Once the completed application has been received you will be registered for the next exam date. If the application is received after the deadline for the next exam, you will be registered for the following exam.
Incomplete applications will be returned to you.
You may request special accommodations for exams. This request must be submitted with the application package.
You may request an appeal hearing for Engineer Exam results. Use the form below.
Open PDF file, 1.37 MB, Request for Special Accommodations for Exams (English, PDF 1.37 MB)Open PDF file, 216.04 KB, Request to Appeal Engineering Exam Results (English, PDF 216.04 KB)Contact for Apply for Nuclear Power Plant Operator Licenses
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