Automation index
How much of a Nuclear engineer’s job can AI already do?
A core model comes earlier. Running the plant and not playing with reactivity do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Nuclear engineer
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#267 / 633
View rankingNuclear engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Neutronics, thermal-hydraulics and the file.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Control room, tests and the set-point.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Licence, the regulator and the safety analyses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Outage, reload and spent fuel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
The event, safety culture and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Not playing with reactivity, and signing the analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- neutronics
- thermal-hydraulics
- nuclear licence
- reload
- safety analysis
- control room
- spent fuel
- safety culture
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2161.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
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Heat-pump technician
22%
#380 / 633
View rankingHeat-pump technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Load, diagram and machine sizing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Install, vacuum and the refrigerant charge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Commission, curves and hot water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Sensors, fan-coils and noise to the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Winter, defrost and the complaint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it heats, and not freezing the outdoor unit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fit heat pumps
- vacuum the circuit
- refrigerant charge
- commission
- hot water
- defrost
- size the unit
- sensors
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7126