Boilermaker

Position: Boilermaker - 517789

Boilermaker - 517789

Job

Location:

Decatur, Alabama

Regular/Temporary:
External - Posting Description

Organization:
Nuclear Power Group

Department:
Mechanical Maintenance

Location:

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Decatur, Alabama

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

Posting Open: 12/29/2025

Posting Close: 01/04/2026 at 11:59 pm EST

Salary: $110,345

DUTIES

Major duties will involve general maintenance repairs to boilers, soot blowers, drums, tubes, ash and coal handling equipment, pulverizers, ducts and breeching, tanks, air preheaters, coal bunkers, burners, heaters, evaporators, etc. Will be required as necessary to travel to other plants for emergency work or scheduled major maintenance work. A portion of time is required for making inspections of equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires some independent responsibility in determining the condition of boiler equipment as related to over stressing materials subjected to pressure and temperature. He must be capable of performing duties in such a manner as to meet the approval of supervisors. Must have been actively engaged in or responsible for similar work for a period of four or more years. No educational requirements.

SUPERVISION

RECEIVED

Under the direct supervision of the Boilermaker Foreman and the general supervision of the General Maintenance Foreman and/or the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical).

SUPERVISION OVER OTHERS

Will supervise the work of one or more helpers or apprentices.

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 hsa.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

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595 can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].

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