All things go in cycles. In the past a plethora of jobs were available in the nuclear sector for Ex Navy Nukes after completing a tour as a nuke. Then the nuclear reactor plant accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island occurred in the late 1970’s to mid- 1980’s. Almost overnight the growth of nuclear power plants globally came to a screeching halt due to the negative media. Now 30 years later the globe has pretty much about forgotten these incidents. Since the world is in urgent need of renewable energy sources the return of fission as an option for meeting our future power requirements seems possible. Without doubt odds are probable the nuclear field will be making a comeback.
Interesting enough this week the Obama administration a week ago announced plans in the form of loan guarantees to construct the building of first new nuclear plant in the United States in many years.
Who will be ready to man these new nuclear plants? That’s right, all you guys who are nukes now and will be looking to leave boats with good jobs with strong futures.
The pay and benefits are is good. Your talents will be needed as the Navy’s safety record with nuclear power is exemplary. Employers do not need to train you on qualifying at a nuclear power plant. You have been there and done that. Dwell on this, standing watch and getting paid a lot more money for your time, all while having the opportunity to enjoy a great quality of life. Think about it.
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