Regional Machinist - 518661

About the role

This position will be home based at an assigned location but will require heavy travel to temporary work locations throughout the TVA service territory. Although travel may be required across the TVA service territory, TVA will endeavor to avoid extended travel outside of one's region by distributing such assignments to qualified employees closest to the job assignment when possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance work and periodic checking of general operating conditions of mechanical equipment
• Support TVA generation construction projects as well as general generation maintenance work
• Perform general maintenance and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment at the assigned home location and other assigned generation assets
• Work on gas turbines, governors, condensers, air ejectors, pumps, pulverizers, fans, heaters, evaporators, coal-handling equipment, traveling water screens, cranes, intake gates, and other pertinent equipment pertaining to the plant
• Cut with oxygen-acetylene torch, dismantle and assemble mechanical equipment, machine and renew parts, and repair tools
• Perform other work certified/qualified to perform

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of precision machine work and the mechanical characteristics of equipment installed in the station, including alignment of and repairs to turbines and turbine equipment, pumps, hydraulic couplings, compressors, blowers, valves, cranes, hoists, governors, and related equipment
• Capacity to apply this knowledge to the correct procedure to be followed in all emergencies as well as during routine attention
• High school education or equivalent and/or five years of documented experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and plant equipment
• Completion of a DOL-approved apprenticeship program or a TVA certified machinist or mechanical maintenance training program or equivalent
• Must maintain TVA-required classroom computer based mechanical training and certifications
• May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/essential job functions, as well as home site access requirements

Pay

$110,345

Schedule

Posting Open: 8/21/2026
Posting Close: 8/23/2026 at 11:59 PM EST