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SHIFT OPERATOR [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer peripheral equipment operator
1, record 1, English, computer%20peripheral%20equipment%20operator
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- peripheral equipment operator 2, record 1, English, peripheral%20equipment%20operator
correct, noun
- peripheral operator 3, record 1, English, peripheral%20operator
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The computer peripheral equipment operator operates] computer peripheral equipment, such as printer, plotter, computer output microfiche machine, and document reader-sorter to transfer data to and from computer and to convert data from one format to another. Reads instructions and schedule, such as schedule of documents to be printed, or receives instructions from supervisor orally, to determine work for shift. Mounts reels and cartridges of magnetic tape in tape drives, loads paper in printer, loads checks or other documents in magnetic ink reader-sorter or optical character reader, sets guides, keys, and switches, enters commands into computer, using computer terminal, and performs other tasks, to start and operate peripheral machines. 4, record 1, English, - computer%20peripheral%20equipment%20operator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de périphérique
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de périphérique 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de matériel périphérique 2, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de matériel périphérique 3, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de périphérique d'ordinateur 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de périphérique d'ordinateur 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de matériel périphérique d'ordinateur 4, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de matériel périphérique d'ordinateur 5, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique%20d%27ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- operador de equipo periférico
1, record 1, Spanish, operador%20de%20equipo%20perif%C3%A9rico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una sala de computadoras (ordenadores) con mucho trabajo, se asigna la consola (pupitre) de trabajo al operador de la computadora el cual raras veces la abandona. El resto del personal puede ayudar a montar y desmontar los paquetes de discos y cintas, rotulando las salidas y operando varios dispositivos de entrada/salida según sea necesario. A este personal se le llama a veces «operadores de equipos periféricos». 1, record 1, Spanish, - operador%20de%20equipo%20perif%C3%A9rico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- right shift operator
1, record 2, English, right%20shift%20operator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The right shift operator right-shifts the bits in an integer. 2, record 2, English, - right%20shift%20operator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de décalage à droite
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20d%C3%A9calage%20%C3%A0%20droite
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'opérateur de décalage à droite [...] accepte deux opérandes. Il décale l'opérande de gauche du nombre d'unités de décalage vers la droite qui est spécifié par l'opérande de droite. 2, record 2, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20d%C3%A9calage%20%C3%A0%20droite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- operador de desplazamiento a la derecha
1, record 2, Spanish, operador%20de%20desplazamiento%20a%20la%20derecha
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- left shift operator
1, record 3, English, left%20shift%20operator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The left shift operator left-shifts the bits in an integer. 2, record 3, English, - left%20shift%20operator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de décalage à gauche
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20d%C3%A9calage%20%C3%A0%20gauche
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'opérateur de décalage à gauche [...] accepte deux opérandes. Il décale l'opérande de gauche du nombre d'unités de décalage vers la gauche qui est spécifié par l'opérande de droite. 2, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20d%C3%A9calage%20%C3%A0%20gauche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- operador de desplazamiento a la izquierda
1, record 3, Spanish, operador%20de%20desplazamiento%20a%20la%20izquierda
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El operador de desplazamiento a la izquierda se denota como <<. 1, record 3, Spanish, - operador%20de%20desplazamiento%20a%20la%20izquierda
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shift operator 1, record 4, English, shift%20operator
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de quart
1, record 4, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20quart
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de quart 1, record 4, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20quart
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2008-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- abridged test scenario 1, record 5, English, abridged%20test%20scenario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dynamic test scenario consisting of a number of Primary and Secondary Malfunctions that creates a number of abnormal plant conditions, failures or transients and that requires SS [shift supervisor] candidates at single-unit plants to demonstrate their ability to respond to these abnormal situations when the RO [reactor operator] is temporarily absent from the control room. 1, record 5, English, - abridged%20test%20scenario
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- scénario d'examen abrégé
1, record 5, French, sc%C3%A9nario%20d%27examen%20abr%C3%A9g%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SEA 1, record 5, French, SEA
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scénario d'examen dynamique comportant un certain nombre de défaillances principales et secondaires qui créent une succession de conditions anormales, de pannes ou de perturbations qui exigent que les candidats CQ [chef de quart] des centrales à une tranche démontrent leur aptitude à réagir à ces situations anormales quand l'OR [opérateur de réacteur] est temporairement absent de la salle de commande. 1, record 5, French, - sc%C3%A9nario%20d%27examen%20abr%C3%A9g%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2008-07-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- control room standard operating practices 1, record 6, English, control%20room%20standard%20operating%20practices
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examiners developing, conducting and grading simulator-based examinations must have the applicable qualifications listed below. For examinations for RO [reactor operator] and SS [shift supervisor] candidates, either... have the knowledge that candidates are expected to have in the areas of... control room and field standard operating practices at the plant... 1, record 6, English, - control%20room%20standard%20operating%20practices
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pratiques d'exploitation en salle de commande
1, record 6, French, pratiques%20d%27exploitation%20en%20salle%20de%20commande
feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les examinateurs qui élaborent, administrent et corrigent les examens sur simulateur doivent avoir les compétences pertinentes énumérées ci-dessous. Pour les examens de candidats OR [opérateur de réacteur] et CQ [chef de quart] : posséder les connaissances que les candidats devraient avoir dans les domaines suivants : [...] pratiques d'exploitation en salle de commande et en chantier [...] 1, record 6, French, - pratiques%20d%27exploitation%20en%20salle%20de%20commande
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2008-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- plant systems integrated operation 1, record 7, English, plant%20systems%20integrated%20operation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examiners developing, conducting and grading simulator-based examinations must have the applicable qualifications listed below. For examinations for RO [reactor operator] and SS [shift supervisor] candidates, either... have the knowledge that candidates are expected to have in the areas of : design and operation of plant systems; plant systems integrated operation... 1, record 7, English, - plant%20systems%20integrated%20operation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- exploitation intégrée des systèmes de la centrale
1, record 7, French, exploitation%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20la%20centrale
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les examinateurs qui élaborent, administrent et corrigent les examens sur simulateur doivent avoir les compétences pertinentes énumérées ci-dessous. Pour les examens de candidats OR [opérateur de réacteur] et CQ [chef de quart] : posséder les connaissances que les candidats devraient avoir dans les domaines suivants : conception et exploitation des systèmes de la centrale, exploitation intégrée des systèmes de la centrale [...] 1, record 7, French, - exploitation%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20la%20centrale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2008-07-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- control room standard practices
1, record 8, English, control%20room%20standard%20practices
plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examiners developing, conducting and grading simulator-based examinations must have the applicable qualifications listed below. For examinations for RO [reactor operator] and SS [shift supervisor] candidates, either... have the knowledge that candidates are expected to have in the areas of : design and operation of plant systems; plant systems integrated operation... 1, record 8, English, - control%20room%20standard%20practices
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pratiques d'exploitation en salle de commande
1, record 8, French, pratiques%20d%27exploitation%20en%20salle%20de%20commande
feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les examinateurs qui élaborent, administrent et corrigent les examens sur simulateur doivent avoir les compétences pertinentes énumérées ci-dessous. Pour les examens de candidats OR [opérateur de réacteur] et CQ [chef de quart] : posséder les connaissances que les candidats devraient avoir dans les domaines suivants : conception et exploitation des systèmes de la centrale, exploitation intégrée des systèmes de la centrale [...] 1, record 8, French, - pratiques%20d%27exploitation%20en%20salle%20de%20commande
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2008-07-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- operations personnel 1, record 9, English, operations%20personnel
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examiners developing, conducting and grading simulator-based examinations must have the applicable qualifications listed below. For examinations for RO [reactor operator] and SS [shift supervisor] candidates, either... have the knowledge that candidates are expected to have in the areas of... performance expectations of plant management for operations personnel. 1, record 9, English, - operations%20personnel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- personnel exploitant
1, record 9, French, personnel%20exploitant
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les examinateurs qui élaborent, administrent et corrigent les examens sur simulateur doivent avoir les compétences pertinentes énumérées ci-dessous. Pour les examens de candidats OR [opérateur de réacteur] et CQ [chef de quart] : posséder les connaissances que les candidats devraient avoir dans les domaines suivants : [...] attentes de la direction de la centrale à l'égard du comportement de son personnel exploitant. 1, record 9, French, - personnel%20exploitant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2008-07-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- field standard operating practices
1, record 10, English, field%20standard%20operating%20practices
plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examiners developing, conducting and grading simulator-based examinations must have the applicable qualifications listed below. For examinations for RO [reactor operator] and SS [shift supervisor] candidates, either... have the knowledge that candidates are expected to have in the areas of... control room and field standard operating practices at the plant... 1, record 10, English, - field%20standard%20operating%20practices
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pratiques d'exploitation en chantier
1, record 10, French, pratiques%20d%27exploitation%20en%20chantier
feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les examinateurs qui élaborent, administrent et corrigent les examens sur simulateur doivent avoir les compétences pertinentes énumérées ci-dessous. Pour les examens de candidats OR [opérateur de réacteur] et CQ [chef de quart] : posséder les connaissances que les candidats devraient avoir dans les domaines suivants : [...] pratiques d'exploitation en salle de commande et en chantier [...] 1, record 10, French, - pratiques%20d%27exploitation%20en%20chantier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2008-07-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- plant management 1, record 11, English, plant%20management
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examiners developing, conducting and grading simulator-based examinations must have the applicable qualifications listed below. For examinations for RO [reactor operator] and SS [shift supervisor] candidates, either... have the knowledge that candidates are expected to have in the areas of... performance expectations of plant management for operations personnel. 1, record 11, English, - plant%20management
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- direction de la centrale
1, record 11, French, direction%20de%20la%20centrale
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les examinateurs qui élaborent, administrent et corrigent les examens sur simulateur doivent avoir les compétences pertinentes énumérées ci-dessous. Pour les examens de candidats OR [opérateur de réacteur] et CQ [chef de quart] : posséder les connaissances que les candidats devraient avoir dans les domaines suivants : [...] attentes de la direction de la centrale à l'égard du comportement de son personnel exploitant. 1, record 11, French, - direction%20de%20la%20centrale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-10-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- shift supervisor 1, record 12, English, shift%20supervisor
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the control room hierarchy, a first operator reports to the shift operating supervisor, who reports to the shift supervisor. 1, record 12, English, - shift%20supervisor
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the Ontario Hydro’s Pickering station. 2, record 12, English, - shift%20supervisor
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- superviseur de poste
1, record 12, French, superviseur%20de%20poste
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon la hiérarchie de la salle de contrôle, un premier opérateur relève du superviseur d'opération, lui-même subordonné au superviseur de poste. 1, record 12, French, - superviseur%20de%20poste
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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