Analyst, Technical Services (PO) (A) - 516318

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Analyst, Technical Services (PO) (A) - 516318

Organization: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Regional Engineering Northwest

Location: West Paducah, Kentucky

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 4/5/2024

Posting Close: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

This is an entry level training position which may lead to a senior (B) level TSA at a Coal, Gas or Hydro fossil plant or other applicable organization, as dictated by workload, training completion, and experience. Incumbent will perform productive work governed by standard operating procedures. In this capacity, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Assist in engineering support tasks related to equipment performance testing, statistical data management, and predictive maintenance technologies. This position will require on the job training in the following technologies: tribology, vibrations, acoustic, motor analyses, thermography, performance testing, statistical data analysis/reporting including GADS and methods of chemical analyses and control.

Assists in development of 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.

Performs ash analysis to support combustion/emission reduction processes.

May be assigned duties associated with environmental and safety technician positions in a backup capacity, or as needed to support plant requirements.

Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Supervision Received

Independently performs assignments with instructions and guidance from senior level TSAs 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.

Skills And Proficiencies

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)

Power plant fundamentals.

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

A Bachelor of Science in a physica l or life science / technical area of study such as chemistry, biology, physics, geology, or engineering. Full competence as a Technical Services Analyst as demonstrated by several years’ progressive and developmental experience at Scientist level or in a comparable position providing the required experience and knowledge.

A Bachelor of Science in a physical science / technical area of study such as chemistry, biology, physics, geology, or engineering.

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 at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .