Steamfitter (HVAC)

Job ID: 517898 Location: SPRING CITY, TN Regular/Temporary:

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Steamfitter (HVAC) - Job# 517898

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Mechanical Maintenance

Location: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City, Tennessee

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position. Local candidates may be preferred.

Posting Open: 11/20/2025

Posting Close: 11/26/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: $105,390

HVAC experience required. Must hold EPA 608 Universal Certification for the last five years.

Job Summary:

Maintain and repair industrial type heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems; electrical equipment and systems up to 480 VAC such as transformers, bus ducts and heaters. Troubleshooting complex building systems utilizing schematic diagrams and blueprints. Equipment includes centrifugal and reciprocating chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, pneumatic and electric controls, valves, and pumps.

Duties:

General maintenance work involving general repairs to high-and low-pressure steam, water, oil, and air piping; reseating and repairing valves; replacing gaskets; etc.

Qualifications:

At least four years’ experience in steam/hydro/nuclear plant maintenance or its equivalent and a thorough knowledge of this branch of work, being familiar with the expansion and contraction of piping, pipe stresses, temperatures, and pressure.

Experience in the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems, power/electrical distribution systems, electrical and pneumatic control systems, and advanced piping skills.

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 7 of the application process.

- Email documents to careers@tva.gov

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 Careers@tva.gov.