Decontamination Tech
(Female, Age 47) from Zachary, LA
This is a REAL-LIFE job profile written by a Female aged 47 who works as a Decontamination Tech in Zachary, LA. We have removed all names and personal information in order to protect privacy. This professional kindly spent a bit of their time to complete one of our job profile surveys so that prospective job seekers like you could read their insights. Please excuse any punctuation or grammatical errors in this profile.
At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Decontamination Tech |
|---|---|
| Salary | $55,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Zachary, LA |
| Years Experience | 7 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Major nuclear utility with locations in the north and the south.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Radwaste removal and containing contamination within limited areas
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes, I need to complete jobs that require more than one person
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
It is too hot in the plant
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 6
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 2
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 5
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
referral by a fiend
What was the application process?
job application and resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes, there was a panel interview and also a hands on can you do this type of work. I had to show that I could lift a lead blanket
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
What kind of hours can you work?Can you work overtime? How do you feel about working in a hot enviroment
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, there was OJT (on job training) and literature to read.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes there was training. It involved being instructed by one person and evaluated doing the task by supervison.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
My educational background did not prepare me for my job. Total different concepts
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
n/a
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would tell them to really think about what they are getting into. Radiation exposure is not that great
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
The skills that you would have to pursue a job like mine. You would have to be willing to do anything that you are asked to do.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You can make more money if you travel instead of staying at one plant like I do
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
I do not have a career plan. My position is a job not a career
What are your current career goals?
My current career goals is to retire at age 55. Most of the jobs in the utility industry are just that jobs. To advance to management, means that you will be taking a pay cut and working lots of hours for free.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
It is a very stable job that pays a decent salary. The world needs electricity and it has byproducts which have to be dealt with.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | decontamination | 7 years | 48K | Decontamination control of plant |
| Prior Job 2 | Clerk | 11 years | 38 | paperwork, phones, indexing, document storage retrival |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:4
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.55 | Various | Computer Science |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |