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Tennessee Valley Authority Sys Engr, Multi-Disc, FP (F&H) - 517156 in MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama
Sys Engr, Multi-Disc, FP (F&H) - 517156
Job ID:517156Location:MUSCLE SHOALS, ALRegular/Temporary:
External - Posting Description
Sys Engr, Multi-Disc FP (F&H) - 517156
Organization: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Technical Support
Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 09/20/2024
Posting Close: 09/29/2024 at 11:59 pm EST
Salary: Competitive
Candidate should have multiple years of experience in the power generation field, preferably Plant System Engineering. We have one opening per location in Muscle Shoals, AL, Chattanooga, TN, and Knoxville, TN.
Travel required up to 70%.
Job Summary
Performs multi-discipline engineering to optimize performance of major plant equipment, apparatus, and facilities at a fossil power plant. Conducts technical monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and investigation of plant electrical, mechanical, and chemical systems, process, and equipment. Initiates improvements, repairs, maintenance, modification, and retrofit activity to optimize achievement of plant / system business plan objectives.
Conducts improvement studies using plant test and operating data and monitors control charts for optimizing plant performance. Utilizes a wide variety of analytical methods to solve problems and to predict future performance, using historical data and the results of process control system activities.
Identifies deviations in plant equipment and system performance, determines root causes, and recommends the optimum solution for correcting the problem. Troubleshoots system problems not resolved by routine maintenance or surveillance activities. Determines whether identified problems exist in other systems or units at the plant and replicates solutions, including informing engineers at other plants which can benefit.
Prepares and reviews specifications, cost benefit ratios, and estimates covering installation of new equipment or upgrading of present equipment. Furnishes engineering data and prepares job orders and work orders to cover capitalized expenditures or retirements. Represents Production Engineering on Joint Project Teams.
Assists in overseeing the daily plant monitoring and testing activities performed by plant Technical Services Analysts. Responsible for ensuring that changes to plant configuration are controlled and properly documented.
Supervision Received
Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Supervision is provided by the manager.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
Mech, Elect, I&C and Chemical Engineering; Coal-Fired Power Plant Systems and Equipment; Plant Operations and Maintenance; Industry Standards and Codes; Plan and direct testing; Spreadsheet, Graphics, SYNTHA, etc Software; Problem Solving & Analysis, i.e. Root Cause, FMEA/EMEA, Fault Tree, Weibull, etc.; Teamwork; Communication and Interpersonal; Initiative
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an accredited engineering school. Full competence as a System Engineer as demonstrated by several years’ progressive and developmental experience at Engineer level as a System Engineer or in a comparable engineering position providing the required experience and knowledge of plant systems and of multiple engineering disciplines. Must have demonstrated proficiency in engineering as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience. License as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA 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 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 8 of the application process.
Email documents to[email protected]
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .
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