Steamfitter Welder IST - 518985

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

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority in Muscle Shoals, Alabama seeks a Steamfitter Welder IST to perform general and emergency welding repairs and maintenance at the turbine generation plant. The role covers welding on high- and low-pressure steam, water, oil, and air piping, valve reseating and repair, gasket replacement, and component dismantling and reassembly.

You will read simple blueprints, follow approved welding procedures, and work under the supervision of a craft foreman and the Power Plant

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in mechanical work of similar nature.
• Familiar with the installation of piping and pipe stresses.
• Ability to read simple blueprints and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and emergency welding repairs and maintenance work at the plant.
• Repairs to high- and low-pressure steam, water, oil, and air piping; reseating and repairing valves; replacing gaskets.
• Dismantling, repairing, and assembling equipment; removal and replacement of parts; assisting in repair of general plant equipment.
• Uses metal arc, TIG (GTAW), oxygen-acetylene torch or other welding methods per approved procedures.

Job description

Steamfitter Welder IST - 518985

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: 10/28/2026

Posting Close: 10/30/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary

$110,345

This Position is classified as indefinite seasonal tenure

Duties

Performs general and emergency welding repairs and maintenance work at the plant. The work involves repairs to high- and low-pressure steam, water, oil, and air piping; reseating and repairing valves; replacing gaskets; dismantling, repairing, and assembling of equipment; the removal and replacement of parts; and assisting in the repair of general plant equipment. The work may involve metal arc, tungsten-inert gas, oxygen-acetylene torch, or other types of welding in accordance with approved welding procedures.

Qualifications

Should have at least four years' experience on mechanical work of similar nature and be capable of meeting approved welding standards. Should be familiar with the installation of piping and pipe stresses and must have the ability to read simple blueprints and be able to understand and follow safety procedures.

Supervision Recieved

Under the direct supervision of a craft foreman and the general supervision of the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

Supervision Over Others

May direct the work of one or more Steamfitter Apprentices assigned to incumbent for training purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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).