External - Posting Description Technician, Metrology (CLS) B - 518618 Organization: Nuclear Fleet Support Department: Calibration Services Work Location: Chattanooga, TN Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position Posting Open: 06/29/2026 Posting Close: 07/08/2026 11:59 PM EST Salary: Competitive Job Summary: - Serves as an instrumentation metrologist, whose primary duties include the calibration and repair of a wide and diverse range of both physical and electronic measurement and test equipment, as well as special electronic, physical and mechanical test equipment.
- This instrumentation ranges from state-of-the-art to basic instrumentation.
- The incumbent must investigate various methods to determine the best solution to provide accurate calibration and economical repair to these devices and systems.
- This also involves defining the laboratory standards required to provide measurement ratios to meet both regulatory and customer requirements, independently developing required work task procedures and instructions, implements task changes consistent with QA procedural controls for nuclear work, if they do not exist.
- On nuclear instrumentation prepares documentation package that include new calibration procedure, master report form, accuracies statements and recommended calibration interval information, and all required measurement ratio calculations.
- Independently troubleshoots malfunctioning instruments and systems, isolates the problem to the discrete component level, and executes all required connective action measures, as incumbent must be fully aware of the principles and theories of electrical and mechanical technology and the physical sciences. Ensures that work performed for the nuclear power industry is conducted in accordance with applicable quality assurance and regulatory agency requirements.
- Provides consultation with customers regarding proper instrumentation selection, interpretation of results and data, as well has training sessions on the proper use of the instrumentation.
- Provides technical assistance and on the job training to technician level employees, and customer personal as maybe required.
Supervision Received: Works under the technical direction of the Production Supervisor. Routine assignments are carried out independently within established guidelines, instructions and procedures. Assistance is available from the Production Supervisor for unusual situations. Incumbent manages the work to achieve organizational objectives.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific): - Demonstrated knowledge in the field of Metrology and technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to perform typical instrumentation repair and calibration.
- Demonstrated ability to apply QA procedures, TQM principles, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate laboratory standards to conduct calibration measurements.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard):
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements - Associate Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with four years experience in the calibration and repair of instrumentation or three years satisfactory experience performing calibration and repair work at Technician Level.
- Must be willing and medically qualified to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVA procedures during peak periods.
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 WorkplaceAll 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 . 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 and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .
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