• Job Description

  Req#: 13582185

  External - Posting Description

  Machinist Welder - 515779

  Organization: Chief Operating Officer

  Department: Rotating Apparatus

  Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama

  Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position

  Posting Open: 02/02/2024

  Posting Close: 02/08/2024 11:59 PM EST

  Salary: $94,320

  This position is in Shop 1. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge/experience in repair of steam turbine components. Successful completion of all PSS weld certifications will be required.

  Requirements

  Selected Candidates must meet all TVA requirements listed in PQI.02, PQI.03, PQI.04, PQI.07, PQI.08 & PQI.12 or successfully pass all required testing listed in the PQI’s. Additionally, after all testing is completed successfully the Candidates will be required to successfully pass a proficiency test.

  Duties

  The major portion of duties will involve general welding repairs to steam turbines, governors, condensers, air ejectors, pumps, pulverizers, fans, heaters, evaporators, coal-handling equipment, traveling water screens, water wheels, cranes, and other pertinent equipment pertaining to the plants. This work will consist of all types of welding with electric welder and cutting with oxygen-acetylene torch, dismantling, and assembling of equipment, the removal of parts, and the repair of tools.

  Qualifications

  Should have at least four years’ experience on mechanical maintenance and must be capable of performing welding in such manner as to meet approved welding standards.

  Supervision Recieved

  Under the general supervision of the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) and the direct supervision of the Machinist Foreman, who assigns and checks work during progress and checks completed work for proper performance.

  Supervision Over Others

  Will supervise the work of one or more helpers or apprentices.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

  TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

  Drug-Free Workplace
  All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
  

  How to Claim Vet Preference

  If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

  How to Submit Documentation:

  1. Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.
  2. Email documents to [email protected]

  More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .

• About the company

  The Tennessee Valley Authority is a federally owned corporation in the United States created by congressional charter on May 18, 1933, to provide navigation, flood control, electricity generation, fertilizer manufacturing, and economic development to t...

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