Regional Instrument Mechanic North - 517221 Job ID:517221Location:BROWNSVILLE, TNRegular/Temporary:RegularExternal - Posting DescriptionRegional Instrument Mechanic North - Job# 517221Organization: POWER SERVICE SHOPS & REG MNTDepartment: North RegionLocation: Lagoon Creek Combined CycleTravel to perform regional maintenance activities at TVA plants and asset locations is required and is in the nature of this work.Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.Posting Open: 11/03/2024Posting Close: 11/09/2024 at 11:59 PM ESTSalary: $98,220Applicants must answer all job-related screening questions. DutiesThis position will be home based at an assigned location but will require heavy travel to temporary work locations throughout the defined regional area.A major portion of the incumbent’s assignments will consist of calibration and repair of mechanical and electrical instruments which measure pressure, temperature, vacuum, draft, liquid level, flow, weight, position, vibration, humidity, speed, eccentricity, gas composition, and density; the calibration and repair of automatic control devices which regulate liquid level, feedwater flow, furnace draft, furnace combustion, superheat temperature, and reheat temperature; and the adjustment and maintenance of program controllers.A minor portion of the incumbent’s assignments will consist of the calibration and repair of miscellaneous plant instruments and control devices.In the performance of these duties inspects, diagnoses trouble, tests, disconnects, removes, disassembles, repairs, reassembles (installing new parts as required or repairing defective parts), reinstalls, connects, calibrates, checks, and returns to service instruments including actuating connections and control equipment. The instruments and their actuating and control equipment may be electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal, or any combination of these.As assigned, the incumbent trains apprentices.QualificationsThis position requires a thorough knowledge of the construction and operation of various types of instruments and associated control devices and the ability to calibrate and repair satisfactorily this type of equipment. It also requires a general knowledge of the processes which these instruments measure and control.The incumbent should have a high school education, and an Associates degree from an accredited college in Applied Electronics Engineering Technology, or Associates of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, or documented instrumentation and controls training while in the military and not less than 4 years of documented work experience in the field of Instrumentation and Controls.The incumbent must have completed an instrument mechanic apprenticeship program or its acceptable equivalent.A practical skills assessment will be administered that consists of print reading, troubleshooting of DC circuits, and/or troubleshooting of controls hardware common to the electric utility industry.May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/essential job functions, as well as home site access requirements.Supervision ReceivedThe incumbent will be under the direction of a regional crew or site foreman, and the indirect supervision by the regional crew or site first-line supervisor at the home location or in the field. This may differ depending on the project scope.Supervision Over OthersMay direct the work of assigned apprentices and assigneesEqual Employment OpportunityTVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.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 WorkplaceAll 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 PreferenceIf 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. 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