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Specialist, Predictive Maintenance (B) - 517594

Job ID:517594Location:Memphis, TNRegular/Temporary:

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Specialist, Predictive Maintenance (B) - 517594

Organization: Generation

Department: Regional Engineering South

Work Location: This position will work out of Allen Combined Cycle in Memphis, TN or Ackerman CC in Ackerman, MS

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations

Posting Open: 9/1/2025

Posting Close: 9/15/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

This is a senior (B) level Predictive Maintenance (PdM) position at a Coal, Gas or Hydro fossil plant or other applicable organization. Plans, conducts, and evaluates engineering support tasks related to equipment performance testing, statistical data management, and predictive maintenance technologies. This position will require ownership in the following technologies: tribology, vibrations, acoustic, thermography, performance testing, statistical data analysis/reporting including GADS and methods of chemical analyses and control.

Develops check sheets, checklists, procedures, Generation Sensitive Activities (GSA’s), Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), root cause analysis, and work scope documents.

Communication and reporting of site PdM/CBM (Predictive maintenance/Condition based maintenance) issues. This may include generating CR’s, updating work orders and documenting problems identified.

Performs chemistry lab duties in support of unit start-ups. Performs general troubleshooting, apparent/root cause analyses on out of specification chemistry parameters including maintaining/updating structure trees and takes corrective actions as needed.

Other duties as assigned by supervision.

This job may require travel to support fleet needs outside of assigned duty station.

Supervision Received

Independently performs assignments with instructions in programmatic areas. The incumbent receives technical direction from assigned engineers performing performance analysis on unusual or complex problems. Supervision provided by first-line managers.

Skill and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

Math (algebra, trigonometry), Problem Solving & Analysis, Root Cause, Communication and technical writing, Diagnostics and testing, PC desktop applications (word processing, spreadsheet, graphic presentation, etc.), statistical data analyses methods/programs (GADS, DataFuser, etc.), methods of chemical analyses and control (ASTM standards, TVA’s water treatment manual)

Interface: The successful candidate will provide timely and accurate communication of PdM/CBM issues that could affect the plant and reporting of Site Watch List Items.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted plant access. Must be able to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a physical or life science / technical area of study such as chemistry, biology, physics, geology, or engineering, associate’s degree in a highly technical field, and/or c omparable work experience in power plant (or equivalent industrial field) operations, maintenance or in the field of predictive maintenance. Full competence as a Predictive Maintenance Specialist as demonstrated by several years’ progressive and developmental experience and completion of the PdM Specialist Training Program. Or, prior experience in a comparable position providing the required experience and knowledge.

Level I certification or equivalent qualification/experience in all PdM/CBM technologies is required. Level II certification or equivalent experience in two PdM/CBM technology areas, preferably in vibration analysis and tribology

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]

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] .