Consultant, Safety II

Job : 518054

Location: KNOXVILLE, TN

Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Consultant, Safety II - 518054

Organization: COO

Department: Dam Safety

Work Location: This position could be located at the Chattanooga Office Complex, Knoxville Office Complex or Nashville Collaboration Center.

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 1/15/2026

Posting Close: 1/22/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

This position will primarily support TVA Dam Safety and River Operations. Duties consist of identifying hazards, performing observations and inspections, conducting training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations. This role involves providing personnel safety support to individuals who perform monitoring, maintenance and repair of dam structures, river system scheduling and operation. In order to best support the assigned work locations, this position will be based out of the Chattanooga, Knoxville or Nashville Tennessee areas.

Assist in the delivery of a tactical and consolidated safety and health program for assigned TVA customer base. Deliver progressive programs and initiatives including safety program design and implementation, OWCP cost management, emergency response and security planning, and other programs designed to promote a skilled and safe workplace. Complete all required training while in this position.

• Supports the Safety Consultant/Manager in the delivery of tactical day-to-day safety, health and related services to assigned TVA customer base.
• Consults with customer base, understands the business, and works with line managers to deliver tactical programs which enhance workforce strategies and improve efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.
• Proactive in assessing health and safety costs and evaluating trends and best practices.
• Under the direction of the Safety Consultant/Manager, performs investigations of major events, such as serious accidents and hazardous materials incidents and provides technical direction for the development and implementation of corrective action programs.
• Perform routine inspections and analysis of job and system hazards, develops recommendations to improve working environments from a safety and health standpoint, and provides field support and assistance to remove work locations for implementation of safety programs.
• Deliver safety and health initiatives in a manner that will lead culture change throughout the TVA organization.
• Participate in annual compliance inspections for all plants and different organizations as scheduled.
• Provide guidance and leadership for all safety meetings and participate in central safety meetings for assigned organization.
• Assist plants with administrative support for required forms (1444, CA-1, 18120) and others.
• Capable of solving a range of straight-forward problems, analyzing possible solutions, and assessing each using standard procedures.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Safety-Related Engineering or documented evidence of equivalent education, training & experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three years experience in occupational health and safety, which includes project management leading to practical knowledge of the theory and principles related to industrial safety and health, and the protection of facilities and human life, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Physical Requirements:
  Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; work on uneven ground; able to bend, stoop, kneel and work in confined spaces; must be able to work in hot and cold stress environments. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/access requirements and essential job functions.

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).

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