Technician (General) - FPG - 518926

Tennessee Valley Authority; Norris (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TVA seeks a senior Technician (General) in Norris, TN to support aeration and power plant systems. The role involves technical information sourcing, equipment inspections, data validation, and contributing to work management system migrations.

You will work with engineers, foremen, and plant personnel in a multi-disciplinary setting. Ideal candidates have experience with power plant environments, CAD basics, and procurement knowledge, plus the ability to read diagrams and endure rotating shifts

Qualifications

• Related experience in power plant environment.
• Associate of Science degree in a technical field or equivalent experience in power plant or laboratory environment.
• Some travel and/or rotating shift work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide technical information such as parts, drawings, and material specifications to engineers, foremen, and other plant personnel.
• Read or interpret diagrams, drawings and blueprints in the investigation of problem areas in equipment and plant components.
• Perform inspections on failed equipment and plant components such as bearings, shafts, impellers and valves, reporting observations to relevant plant personnel.
• Assist in the validation of technical information and works to complete the transformation of technical data into the new work management system.
• Perform statistical tests on plant equipment to assist engineers in root cause analysis processes.
• Assist in gathering, analysis, and reporting of environmental, plant performance, and equipment data.
• Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance-related work, providing materials and information for the work management system.

Skills

Power plant equipment

CAD basics

Work Management System

Interpret drawings/diagrams

Engineering basics

Procurement basics

Power plant auxiliaries

Education

Associate of Science in a technical field

Job description

Work Location: Norris, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 10/5/2026

Grade / Salary: Competitve

This position provides technical assistance within a mechanical engineering subgroup supporting TVA aeration systems operation, maintenance, and upgrades. The ideal candidate for this position would possess: prior experience with aeration systems, operating within oxygen and cryogenic industrial safety environments, demonstrated procurement and warehousing skills, clear and concise documentation skills, experience scheduling and supporting industrial work processes including mechanical maintenance and rapid prototyping, and experience working in multi-disciplinary technical groups.

Job Summary

This is a senior-level position in which the incumbent may perform one or more of the following functions as dictated by the work load and experience:

• Research and provide technical information such as parts, drawings, and material specifications to engineers, foreman, and other plant personnel. Read or interpret diagrams, drawings and blueprints in the investigation of problem areas in equipment and plant components.
• Perform inspections on failed equipment and plant components such as bearings, shafts, impellers and valves, reporting observations to relevant plant personnel.
• Assist in the validation of technical information and works to complete the transformation of technical data into the new work management system.
• Perform statistical tests on plant equipment, as requested, to assist engineers, TSAs or other relevant plan personnel in root cause analysis processes.
• Assist in gathering, analysis, and reporting of environmental, plant performance, and equipment data.
• Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance-related work, providing materials, information, etc. for use in the work management system.

External - Posting Description

Technician (General) - FPG - 518926

Organization: Generation

Department: Field Testing

Work Location: Norris, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 10/5/2026

Posting Close: 10/14/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Grade / Salary: Competitve

This position provides technical assistance within a mechanical engineering subgroup supporting TVA aeration systems operation, maintenance, and upgrades. The ideal candidate for this position would possess: prior experience with aeration systems, operating within oxygen and cryogenic industrial safety environments, demonstrated procurement and warehousing skills, clear and concise documentation skills, experience scheduling and supporting industrial work processes including mechanical maintenance and rapid prototyping, and experience working in multi-disciplinary technical groups.

Job Summary

• Research and provide technical information such as parts, drawings, and material specifications to engineers, foreman, and other plant personnel. Read or interpret diagrams, drawings and blueprints in the investigation of problem areas in equipment and plant components.
• Perform inspections on failed equipment and plant components such as bearings, shafts, impellers and valves, reporting observations to relevant plant personnel.
• Assist in the validation of technical information and works to complete the transformation of technical data into the new work management system.
• Perform statistical tests on plant equipment, as requested, to assist engineers, TSAs or other relevant plan personnel in root cause analysis processes.
• Assist in gathering, analysis, and reporting of environmental, plant performance, and equipment data.
• Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance-related work, providing materials, information, etc. for use in the work management system.

This position is not intended to be a core Production Unit position.

Supervision Received

Supervision and technical guidance are provided by engineers, TSAs, or first-line managers.

Skills And Proficiencies (May Be Job Or Organization Specific)

• Solid knowledge of power plant equipment and components
• Basics of Computer-aided drafting
• TVA’s Work Management System
• Ability to interpret drawings and diagrams
• Basics of engineering technology
• Basics of procurement
• Power Plant Auxiliaries

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)

Related experience in power plant environment. An Associate of Science degree in a technical field and the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks is desirable., or equivalent experience in a power plant or laboratory environment. Some travel and/or rotating shift work may be required to meet the needs of the power generation system.

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).