Specialist, Transmission System Operator I - 518593

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Job ID:

518593

Location:

Georgetown, TN Regular/Temporary:

External•Posting Description Specialist, Transmission System Operator I•518593

Organization:

Transmission Department:

Transmission Ops Location:

Georgetown, TN Relocation:

Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open:

6/30/2026

Posting Close:

07/02/2026 at 11:59 pm

EST Grade/ Salary:

Competitive Ideal candidate will have experience with the

GE 3.5 SCADA EMS

system.

POSITION PURPOSE

In a training capacity, will learn to coordinate and direct the switching and operations of the TVA power system and associated interconnected transmission system. Evaluates, coordinates, and directs all switching operations to take transmission facilities out of service for maintenance and to return those facilities to service. Restores electrical power to our customers following a disturbance and coordinates those activities with our power distributors. Coordinates communications with our power distributors during high load periods when loads might have to be curtailed. Provides regulatory surveillance of the adequacy of the TVA power system to provide safe shutdown of nuclear facilities in the event of a loss of coolant accident.

JOB DIMENSIONS

: Supervisory Responsibility — None. Budget Responsibility — None.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Applicable knowledge of power system protective relaying, carrier relaying, transfer trip, differential relaying, voltage control, and reactive power for the TVA Power System. Responsible to ensure TVA clearance procedure is followed to provide a safe work environment. Monitors system conditions to ensure the availability of off-site electrical power supply to nuclear plants. Responsible for complying with NERC standards. Learned competencies lead to standing shift•six months probationary. Coordinates and directs work with all TVA personnel, Corps of Engineers, power distributors, direct served customers and neighboring utilities. Responsible for maintaining records of system data, system conditions, switching instructions, personnel arrival and departure from TVA substations and test performed. During normal and emergency conditions, has the authority to take or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions. Such actions shall include shedding of firm load to prevent or alleviate SOL and IROL violations. These actions are performed without obtaining approval from higher level personnel within the Transmission Operator or Balancing Authority. Ensures the safe and reliable real-time operation of the TVA transmission system and to ensure the connectivity of the BES by monitoring the operating limits, developing contingency plans and directing switching operations. Testing and Examination Employee will be given classroom training for 6 weeks with weekly exams. Employee failing to pass any of the examinations or failing to maintain an average of 80 or above on weekly examinations, will be on remedial for two weeks, and then given a second opportunity to pass the examination or raise their weekly average to 80 or above. Failing to raise their average to 80 or above, the student will be eliminated from the Transmission System Operator's Training Program. Must be NERC certified prior to working independently on shift.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education — B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience. Experience — Experience with generators, transformers, power circuit breakers, relaying and protection principles and switching practices will be helpful. Certification/License, etc — Must be NERC certified prior to working independently on shift. Must be able to obtain and maintain FFD program Integrity Clearance. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Must have proven oral and written communication skills. 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 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 . Apply Now