• Hiring managers can’t gauge your level of responsibility
• ATS may not match your role to the job posting

• Replace generic titles with industry‑standard titles
• Add the specific nuclear plant or department name

Technician

Nuclear Operations Technician – Reactor Maintenance

• Safety is core; lack of metrics makes impact unclear
• ATS keywords like 'OSHA', 'NFPA' are missed

• Add quantifiable safety achievements
• Insert compliance certifications

Performed routine equipment checks.

Performed 1,200 routine equipment checks, achieving 0 safety incidents and maintaining 100% compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.

• Hiring managers look for current systems
• ATS may filter out obsolete tech

• Replace old system names with current equivalents
• Mention training on modern platforms

Maintained legacy control panels (Analog).

Maintained modern digital control panels (Siemens PCS7) and completed advanced PLC programming certification.

• ATS can’t parse long blocks
• Hiring managers skim and miss key info

• Use bullet points
• Keep each bullet under 2 lines
• Add clear section headings

Responsible for monitoring reactor parameters, ensuring compliance, performing maintenance, training staff, and documenting reports.

- Monitored reactor temperature, pressure, and radiation levels 24/7 - Ensured 100% regulatory compliance (10 CFR 50) - Conducted preventive maintenance on 15 critical systems - Trained 8 new technicians on safety protocols

• Employers can’t see growth
• ATS may not rank seniority

• Chronologically list roles with increasing responsibility
• Add promotion dates

Nuclear Technician – 2018‑Present

Nuclear Technician – Reactor Operations (2018‑2020) Senior Nuclear Technician – Maintenance Lead (2020‑Present)