Assistant Unit Operator; AUO - Probationary

Assistant Unit Operator (AUO) – Probationary – 518519

Organization: Generation –
Department: Coal Operations –
Location: Shawnee Fossil Plant, West Paducah, Kentucky.

Salary: $104,830.

• Follow established operating procedures and avoid deviations during normal operating conditions unless directed.
• Perform assigned routine inspections, manipulative operations, and more complex operations under observation or direct communication with the unit operator or other supervision.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of turbo generator units and related equipment in defined operation areas (boiler room, turbine room, condenser room, screen, pump house).
• Operate all equipment at the pumping station under plant supervision, controlling both central control board and local manual/automatic stations.
• Support outage activities, preventive/predictive activities, and procedure writing as assigned.
• Conduct routine inspection tours, wiping, cleaning, and maintain a clean & orderly working area.
• Instruct and train student operators, trainees, and other assigned personnel on plant safety and operations.
• Document daily activities and record all instrument readings needed for plant operation records.
• Perform protective tagging, electrical/mechanical switching, and valving in the powerhouse or other assigned areas as part of TVA clearance processes.
• Act as a qualified member of the plant fire brigade, hazardous material response team, and other emergency response teams when required.

• Fundamental knowledge of power plant systems and operations.
• Ability to apply this knowledge in both emergencies and routine operations.
• Minimum 3 years of steam plant operating experience in a role similar to assistant unit operator or operator.
• Training and education comparable to that outlined in the Joint Training Program (assessed by the Joint Training Team).
• Successful completion of the Assistant Unit Operator Clearance and Tagging Training in accordance with the recognized operator’s training plan.
• Qualified to TVA standards, satisfying all regulatory requirements of the electric utility business, including involvement in fire brigade, first responder, and hazardous material response team roles.

The assistant unit operator reports directly to the unit operator and to the shift operations supervisor. The incumbent supervises the work of one or more students, trainees, and other employees as assigned.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities.