Job Summary
Performs the full range of duties and tasks in providing field technical support to maintain and operate TVA's Power transmission system and related facilities. Systems include microprocessor and electro-mechanical protective relaying and control schemes, transformers and regulators of power generating plants and substations, power generators, and power circuit breakers. The incumbent performs duties/tasks related to design development, layout and wiring, installation, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation and testing of power transmission equipment and systems. Provides assistance in analyzing system needs, validating user requirements, selecting most appropriate system/equipment, and system configuration and integration. Carries out duties in a manner that assures that design and maintenance costs and schedule performance goals are met.
Participates in conducting power system/equipment evaluations or conducts parts of such evaluations independently to determine the effects of modifications, deterioration, deletions, and additions to power transmission systems and equipment. Participates in resolution of initial installation testing and operation and maintenance problems for equipment and system.
Performs test and maintenance functions including calculation, checking drawings, selecting, specifying, trouble shooting, repairing, programming and testing equipment. Duties include performing specific component testing for new and existing equipment. Resolves installation problems, checks equipment installation, checks drawings, identifies and reports project discrepancies, marks and submits as built print or print corrections and prepares test reports. When test results are outside normal limits, the incumbent analyzes and evaluates the results and determines an appropriate solution. Collects data and maintains records in ADP formats for analysis.
Is subject to call 24 hours a day. In addition, when assigned to a Nuclear Plant, must be able to obtain and maintain an unescorted plant access certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain S-3 and S-4 medical ratings with no shift work or overtime restrictions. Must be willing and medically qualified to work rotating shifts and the maximum overtime permitted by TVA procedures during peak demand periods.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
400 W Summit Hill Dr
Knoxville
Tennessee United States
www.tva.gov
