External - Posting Description Emergency Services Operator I - 519042 Organization: TVA Nuclear Department: WBN Nuclear Site Work Location: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City, Tennessee Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations and the collective bargaining agreement. Posting Open: 11/06/2026 Posting Close: 11/15/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: $110,345 Duties This is an entry and developmental level position with progression, once qualified, to Emergency Services Operator Level II within 365 days.
Once qualified, may perform work in the operation, inspection, repair, testing, and adjustment of all site emergency response fixed and portable equipment.
Serves as responder on the Fire Brigade, Medical Emergency Response Team, Hazardous Materials, and Rescue Team of an assigned shift once qualified.
Successfully completes onsite and offsite training courses as required by supervision in subjects that include:
- Complete training to qualify and maintain qualification as a Fire Brigade, Haz-Mat, and Rescue team member.
- Operation, inspection and testing of fire protection equipment such as fire hydrants, deluge and isolation valves, sprinkler and foam systems, fire extinguishers, gas suppression systems, breathing apparatus, and auxiliary equipment associated with fire protection systems and features.
- Operation, inspection, and testing of required emergency response equipment such as fire hoses, extinguishers, medical equipment, hazardous materials and rescue equipment.
- National Incident Management System as outlined in fleet training procedures
- On Site Emergency Vehicle Operation
Maintain or have the ability to obtain State Emergency Medical License and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certification (i.e. EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic).
Is familiar with current applicable directives, equipment, and standard operations procedures.
Checks all firefighting equipment at the onset of each tour of duty to ensure operational readiness of the organizations. Institutes housekeeping activities of the plant fire station including maintenance and care of assigned equipment.
Performs other essential duties as assigned.
Qualifications Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must maintain or meet the requirements to obtain within 365 days a valid State and/or National Registry Emergency Medical Responder (EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) Certification at a minimum or EMT, AEMT, Paramedic License. Must maintain certification or license as a condition of employment.
Knowledge to perform the assigned work will be imparted to the incumbent by TVA schools and experience.
Must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and carry out routine assignments, have an aptitude for operation of mechanical equipment, have keen facilities of observation and the ability and desire to work safely and to function adequately in a crisis situation.
Must be able to perform strenuous and hazardous work, wear full protection fire service turn-out gear, including SCBA, and work outside in inclement weather.
Must be capable of wearing a respirator.
Must be willing to work rotating shifts with occasional overtime required.
Must be capable of achieving Emergency Services Operator Level II within 365 days.
Pass initial and annual medical evaluation and an assessment of physical capability, station fire brigade members are qualified to perform strenuous firefighting activities.
Supervision Received Under the general supervision of a Senior Emergency Services Operator or designee during daily activities and plant emergencies. Completed work is subject to inspection by the Fire Marshal.
