Machinist IST

Tennessee Valley Authority; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is seeking a Machinist IST to perform precision maintenance and repair of hydraulic and steam turbines, pumps, cranes, and related machinery at TVA power plants and service sites across the valley.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mechanical and hydraulic power plant equipment, with the ability to travel to different locations and work in industrial settings under safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school education and several years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and hydraulic power plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repairing of hydraulic turbines, steam turbines, pumps, cranes, conveyors, and large generators at various plants.
• Making inspections and checking the general operative condition of mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Will travel to various locations throughout the valley.

Education

High school education

Job description

External - Posting Description

Machinist IST - 518981

Job ID: 518981

Location: MUSCLE SHOALS, AL

Regular/Temporary:

Organization: Generation Projects & Fleet Services

Department: Turbine Generation Field Services

Work Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position

Posting Open: 11/7/2026

Posting Close: 11/9/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: $110,345

The ideal candidate would be required to possess and hold TVA nuclear access. Also the ideal candidate would need to possess weld certifications in GT601L, SM4B1L, GT4301L, GT701L, SM4B3L or SM4B3L.

Duties

Repairing of hydraulic turbines; steam turbines; electric and steam driven pumps; locomotive and powerhouse cranes; hoists; conveyors; elevators; steam, diesel and gasoline marine and stationary engines; internal combustion engines; steam electric locomotives; synchronous condensers; mechanical features of large capacity generators; and the operations of general machine shop equipment such as lathes, planers, shapers, milling machines, etc., in connection with those repairs. A majority of this work will be performed at the various power plants, sometimes in isolated locations where it is necessary to utilize special methods and equipment.

Making inspections and checking on the general operative condition of mechanical and hydraulic equipment at various locations.

Will be required to travel to various locations throughout the valley.

Qualifications

This position requires a thorough knowledge of precision machine work and the mechanical and hydraulic characteristics of equipment, both obsolete and modern which is in operations at the various power plants, including the alignment and repairs of turbines and turbine equipment, hoists, governors, and related equipment. The work frequently involves handling and repairing large and expensive items of equipment which requires great care and accuracy.

Employee should have a high school education and must have had several years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and hydraulic power plant equipment.

Supervision Received

Will be under the general supervision of the Production Manager, Field Services, and under the direct supervision of a Machinist Foreman, who assigns and checks work during progress and checks completed work for proper performance.

Supervision Over Others

Will usually supervise the work of one or two Helpers or Apprentices and occasionally one or more laborers, depending upon the requirements of each particular job.

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).