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External - Posting Description Regional Machinist - 518661 Organization: Generation Projects Fleet Services Department: South Region Work Location: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position Posting Open: 8/21/2026 Posting Close: 8/23/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: $110,345 All applicants who are not part of the Regional Maintenance organization will be required to complete a skills assessment as part of the selection process. This assessment ensures that candidates possess the necessary knowledge, abilities, and technical proficiency for the role prior to further consideration. Duties 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. The primary duties as Regional Machinist will be maintenance work, and periodical checking of general operating conditions of mechanical equipment. May be required to support TVA generation construction projects as well as general generation maintenance work.

A minor portion of time will be general maintenance and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment at the assigned home location and other assigned generation assets. This includes the gas turbines, governors, condensers, air ejectors, pumps, pulverizes, fans, heaters, evaporators, coal-handling equipment, traveling water screens, cranes, intake gates, and other pertinent equipment pertaining to the plant and may require cutting with oxygen-acetylene torch, dismantling, and assembling of mechanical equipment, the machining and renewal of parts, and the repair of tools. May be assigned and will perform other work they are certified/qualified to perform.

Qualifications The position requires a thorough knowledge of precision machine work and the mechanical characteristics of equipment installed in the station which includes alignment of and repairs to turbines and turbine equipment, pumps, hydraulic couplings, compressors, blower, valves, cranes, hoists, governors, and related equipment, as well as the 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 have five years of documented experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and plant equipment. Must have completed 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. 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). 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: Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process. 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].