Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 66'801 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'866 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'630 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'077 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'000 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Kernkraftwerk-Anlagenoperateur/in BP
You monitor and maintain complex power plant systems to ensure a secure energy supply.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You operate and maintain power plant equipment. You monitor measurement values and ensure safe electricity production through shift work.
At the heart of a nuclear power plant lies control over complex systems. You continuously monitor pumps, heat exchangers, and valves. You check measurement values for deviations and ensure flawless operation. In case of faults, you act quickly or forward reports. Your precise actions and technical expertise secure the energy supply and the safety of all staff.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryEnergy Supply
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Crane Operator. Based on 1,105 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 76'255 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 79'500 | 14 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 79'000 | 20 |
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 57 |
| Schwyz | CHF 77'783 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 75'400 | 60 |
| Solothurn | CHF 75'300 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 85'000 | 6 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 77'400 | 32 |
| Utilities | CHF 76'150 | 6 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 72'634 | 760 |
| Education | CHF 72'000 | 5 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 72'000 | 103 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Kernkraftwerk-Anlagenoperateur/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1,5-2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time training program of 1,5-2 years for the federal advanced certificate.
Typical training path
Kernkraftwerk-Anlagenoperateur/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Nukleare Physik
- Reaktortechnik
- Mechanik
- Elektrotechnik
- Technik der Kernkraftwerke
- Chemie der Kraftwerke
- Strahlenschutz
- Brandschutz
- Arbeitsschutz
- Gesetzliche Grundlagen
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the technical fields of mechanical engineering and metalworking, motor vehicle, ship or aircraft technology, electrical and energy technology, measurement and control technology or automation technology or equivalent qualification and at least 2 years of professional experience in a Swiss nuclear power plant (KKW)
- EFZ in another profession or equivalent qualification and at least 4 years of professional experience in the technical field, of which at least 2 years in the function as Kernkraftwerk-Anlagenoperateur/in in a Swiss KKW
- Employment in the function as Kernkraftwerk-Anlagenoperateur/in in a Swiss KKW
- Completed training program according to ENSI-B10 guideline
Requirements
- Strong teamwork skills
- Independent working style
- Sense of responsibility
- Technical understanding
- Exact working style
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- 1Nukleare Physik
- 2Reaktortechnik
- 3Mechanik
- 4Elektrotechnik
- 5Technik der Kernkraftwerke
- 6Chemie der Kraftwerke
- 7Strahlenschutz
- 8Brandschutz
- 9Arbeitsschutz
- 10Gesetzliche Grundlagen
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible with a technical EFZ and relevant experience. Further training is usually provided by the employer or professional associations.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel and check the current values of pumps and heat exchangers. If needed, you perform functional tests or prepare components for maintenance teams.
- You continuously monitor pumps, heat exchangers, and valves for correct operating values.
- You check measured data for deviations and immediately forward reports if anything unusual occurs.
- You perform functional tests on the systems and prepare components for specialists.
- You maintain the outdoor facilities and ensure clean working conditions in the power plant.
- You explain procedures to new staff and train them in the operation.
- You take immediate safety measures in an emergency and secure hazardous areas.
Working conditions
You work in the turbine hall, control rooms, and outdoor facilities. The environment features technical noise, tight spaces, and protective clothing requirements.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsunternehmen VSE HintereBahnhofstr. 10, 5000 Aarau
- ENSI Eidg. NuklearsicherheitsinspektoratIndustriestrasse 19, 5201 Brugg AG
- Schweiz. Gesellschaft der Kernfachleute SGK5430 Wettingen
- swissnuclear4601 Olten
- Nuklearforum SchweizFrohburgstrasse 20, 4600 Olten
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Location dependency
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