What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Electrician - 518860 position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
External - Posting Description
Regional Electrician - 518860
Organization: Generation Projects and Fleet Services
Department: North Region
Work Location: Lagoon Creek Combined Cycle
Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position
Posting Open: 10/3/2026
Posting Close: 10/5/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: $110,345
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 functions of the Regional Electrician will be maintenance work and periodic checking of general operating conditions of electrical equipment. May be required to support TVA generation construction projects as well as general generation maintenance work.
A minor portion of time will be spent with general maintenance and emergency repairs to all main and auxiliary electrical equipment at the assigned home location and other assigned generation assets. This includes but is not limited to, the main generators and exciters, motors, motor controls, station lighting, cranes, batteries, air-conditioning equipment, and other pertinent equipment pertaining to the plant, associated buildings including administrative buildings on TVA’s property. This work will consist of the dismantling and assembling of electrical equipment, the renewal of parts, and the adjustment of associated electrical components.
May be assigned and will perform other work they are certified/qualified to perform.
Qualifications
High school education or equivalent and five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plant equipment are desired.
Must have completed a DOL-certified electrician or TVA-certified electrician training program. Must maintain TVA-required classroom or computer-based electrical 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.
Supervision Received
The 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.
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
Regional Electrician - 518860
Organization: Generation Projects and Fleet Services
Department: North Region
Work Location: Lagoon Creek Combined Cycle
Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position
Posting Open: 10/3/2026
Posting Close: 10/5/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: $110,345
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 functions of the Regional Electrician will be maintenance work and periodic checking of general operating conditions of electrical equipment. May be required to support TVA generation construction projects as well as general generation maintenance work.
A minor portion of time will be spent with general maintenance and emergency repairs to all main and auxiliary electrical equipment at the assigned home location and other assigned generation assets. This includes but is not limited to, the main generators and exciters, motors, motor controls, station lighting, cranes, batteries, air-conditioning equipment, and other pertinent equipment pertaining to the plant, associated buildings including administrative buildings on TVA’s property. This work will consist of the dismantling and assembling of electrical equipment, the renewal of parts, and the adjustment of associated electrical components.
May be assigned and will perform other work they are certified/qualified to perform.
Qualifications
High school education or equivalent and five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plant equipment are desired.
Must have completed a DOL-certified electrician or TVA-certified electrician training program. Must maintain TVA-required classroom or computer-based electrical 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.
Supervision Received
The 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.
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]
Salary : $110,345