What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Controls Gas - 518224 position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
External - Posting Description
Specialist, Controls Gas - 518224
Organization: Generation
Department: Ackerman CC Site
Work Location: Ackerman, MS
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 03/03/2026
Posting Close: 03/10/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Grade / Salary: Competitive
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide ownership and expert knowledge of the various control systems used by the Gas fleet and associated equipment at TVA’s sites. With a detailed knowledge of these controls and how they interface with the installed equipment, this position will ensure overall standardized approach to controls reliability and cybersecurity architecture protection schemes to ensure compliance with NERC regulatory requirements.
Job Dimensions
Supervisory Responsibility — Provide oversight to contractors and vendors while possessing the ability to work as team member and influence outcomes regarding regulatory requirements.
Budget Responsibility — None
Principal Accountabilities
Education . – B.S. degree in Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
Experience . - A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering functions providing design, operation, and maintenance support of power generating facilities and/or industrial facilities and control systems. Experience with HMI and historians desirables. Must possess knowledge of TVA Gas Operations electrical and digital control systems, Cyber Security regulations, reliability standards and engineering processes associated with the design, maintenance, modification and configuration management of these systems.
Certification/License, etc — NERC Training and Operation Certification desirable, Certified Information Systems Security Professional desirable
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Knowledge of industry practices, and technical standards related to the design, operation, and maintenance of NERC/CIP programs and engineering technical programs with respect to requirements and implementation strategies. Must possess knowledge of computer software, computer hardware, communication systems, and associated engineering practices utilized in programs and regulatory FISMA & CIP areas. Demonstrated ability to interpret policy matters, develop business cases, and communicate effectively with all levels of management. Demonstrated managerial competencies such as leadership, delegation, analysis, teamwork, planning, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to identify, justify, organize, and implement large-scale projects. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.
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
Specialist, Controls Gas - 518224
Organization: Generation
Department: Ackerman CC Site
Work Location: Ackerman, MS
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 03/03/2026
Posting Close: 03/10/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Grade / Salary: Competitive
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide ownership and expert knowledge of the various control systems used by the Gas fleet and associated equipment at TVA’s sites. With a detailed knowledge of these controls and how they interface with the installed equipment, this position will ensure overall standardized approach to controls reliability and cybersecurity architecture protection schemes to ensure compliance with NERC regulatory requirements.
Job Dimensions
Supervisory Responsibility — Provide oversight to contractors and vendors while possessing the ability to work as team member and influence outcomes regarding regulatory requirements.
Budget Responsibility — None
Principal Accountabilities
- Responsible for performance of site controls, and compliance with controls regulation. (Such as NERC, Cybersecurity, etc.)
- Approve contractor work, including acceptance of work and authorizing payment.
- Participate in assessments on site personnel based on Human Performance activities during critical control systems actions/modifications. Assessments are used during employee ratings/discipline actions.
- Develop portions of the plants budgeting for any controls related maintenance and capital budget projects.
- Develop and implement policies and procedure that ensure compliance with NERC, Cybersecurity, and other areas.
- Evaluate vendors and select contractors to perform work on the plant site and remotely.
- Serve as manager during the absence of Site, Operations, or Maintenance manager.
- Responsible for training of contractors on ammonia, clearance, site access, HU tools, etc.
- Provide expertise in the area of control system maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability.
- Design and implement changes to control arrangements to improve system function, reliability and ease of operator interface.
- Provide formal and informal training as required to familiarize others with the installed control equipment.
- Use initiative to identify areas of controls- related improvements.
- Understand the correlation between control function and equipment action to determine cause and effect.
- Assist the Gas sites in performing Root Cause and Prevent Recurrence Analyses on equipment failures.
- Lead or assist in the development of controls-related projects to improve system performance and reliability.
- Assist the site Technical Support Manager and Engineering staff in implementing system-wide procedures, modifications and best practices with an emphasis in the controls arena with respect to Reliability and Cyber Security impacts.
Education . – B.S. degree in Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
Experience . - A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering functions providing design, operation, and maintenance support of power generating facilities and/or industrial facilities and control systems. Experience with HMI and historians desirables. Must possess knowledge of TVA Gas Operations electrical and digital control systems, Cyber Security regulations, reliability standards and engineering processes associated with the design, maintenance, modification and configuration management of these systems.
Certification/License, etc — NERC Training and Operation Certification desirable, Certified Information Systems Security Professional desirable
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Knowledge of industry practices, and technical standards related to the design, operation, and maintenance of NERC/CIP programs and engineering technical programs with respect to requirements and implementation strategies. Must possess knowledge of computer software, computer hardware, communication systems, and associated engineering practices utilized in programs and regulatory FISMA & CIP areas. Demonstrated ability to interpret policy matters, develop business cases, and communicate effectively with all levels of management. Demonstrated managerial competencies such as leadership, delegation, analysis, teamwork, planning, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to identify, justify, organize, and implement large-scale projects. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.
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]