We are cleaning up contaminated, unused facilities on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). In addition to removing excess facilities, we maintain facilities across ORR that are waiting for disposition. We also provide critical upgrades to extend the life of active, but aging, facilities. This continues the same work done by the former UCOR from 2011 to 2022.
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Workers are busy at the OGR facilities’ Building 3002 removing contaminated HEPA filters. Eight filters have been removed with two remaining. The filters were used to capture contamination from the 3002 filter house prior to entry into the air duct connected to 3003 when the building was in use. Once the filters have been removed, the next step includes surveying and sampling the air duct.
At ORNL’s Building 3005, the Low Intensity Test Reactor, crews completed removal of the trolley and the bridge crane structure from the 3rd floor today. A crane was brought in to lift the equipment, which weighed 20 tons. This removal completes Phase 1 of the demolition plan as crews will now move inside the structure.
This week, UCOR welcomed in the first of our summer interns. With 40 students in the class, this is the largest class of interns we have ever hosted. The intern program is a major part of the company’s workforce development effort. The class includes students from 14 schools across eight states, and includes interns participating in the Department of Energy’s Mentorship for Environmental Scholars (MES) Program, who arrive in June.
For more information on our intern class and program, visit ucor.com/2023-summer-interns/
UCOR recently completed biennial bridge inspections on three Haul Road bridges. The private Haul Road enables safe and efficient cleanup operations across the Oak Ridge Reservation.
What's New
UCOR continues expanding summer intern program
United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) welcomed its largest class of summer interns this week. With 40 students this year, the 2023 class is almost 40% larger than in 2022. The intern program is a major part of the company’s workforce development effort. As part of its 10-year cleanup contract with the Department of Energy, UCOR is committed to maintaining a strong pipeline of environmental cleanup workers in Oak Ridge, especially in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
What's New
Tennessee Tech University and United Cleanup Oak Ridge to Partner on Workforce Development
A new partnership between Tennessee Tech University and UCOR will focus on building a pipeline of highly skilled workers for UCOR’s environmental cleanup at the Oak Ridge Reservation for the U.S. Department of Energy.
What's New
UCOR donates excess safety glasses to Roane State Vision Clinic
UCOR recently donated unused safety glasses to Roane State’s Vision Technology Program. The donation was in support of the company’s ongoing partnership with Roane State Community College as well as UCOR’s focus on sustainability.
What's New
UCOR awards $40,000 in STEM education mini-grants
United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) has awarded $40,000 in mini-grants to East Tennessee teachers in 28 schools. The grants will fund K-12 school projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as related classes. This year, 36 UCOR mini-grants went to elementary, middle, junior high, and high school projects.
Safety
We Strive to Set the Standard in Safety
Safety is always the top priority at UCOR. We are a DOE Voluntary Protection Program Star site, a designation given to only the safest sites in the DOE Complex. Our award-winning safety performance has earned us many accolades.
Employee involvement is a key aspect of our safety culture. We empower our workers to stop work if they see something questionable. We also have strong worker engagement program to ensure our team members feel safe in their work environment.
