UCOR recognized six small businesses at an awards event this morning for their critical support to our cleanup mission. Since UCOR began its current contract with OREM in 2022, it has far exceeded DOE’s goal of awarding 45% of subcontracting work to small businesses. In the past 3 years, UCOR has awarded 85% of its…
We are getting a little relief from the heat today as the high will be closer to normal for this time of the year at 88 degrees. However, keep in mind that with the high humidity, the feels-like temperature can make it seem much warmer. Staying hydrated while working outside is essential. Scattered rain and…
This week, the Environmental Management Waste Management Facility (EMWMF) Operations team was recognized with a TeamsCount award. The team rebuilt two 40-ft x 158-ft x 6-ft contact water tanks. Prior to rebuilding, the team removed sediment, vegetation, and the old liner system. Crews then constructed steel frames and side panels, enclosing a new multilayered liner…
The Mental Wellbeing Center will be hosting the next round of educational workshops on work-life balance. Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 31, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. to attend the in-person workshop at the Meet + Train room. A virtual option will be offered via Teams on Thursday, August 7, from 11:30 a.m. –…
Congratulations to the White Wing Scrap Yard team for its TeamsCount award. The team was recognized for its forward-thinking and strategy in identifying an area at the scrap yard for potential access to support characterization efforts. They proposed using the former Old Highway 95 and an associated culvert to construct a new access road. The…
UCOR will hold all hands meetings on July 14, 21, and 24 at Roane State Community College in Harriman. UCOR President and CEO Ken Rueter will present the company’s plan for the next 10-plus years including the visions ahead, as detailed in UCOR’s Strategic Plan. Click here to find your assigned session. Please bring your…
Scattered thunderstorms are possible through Friday as the temperatures start to cool a bit. Much of the local area will receive half an inch to an inch of rain, with isolated higher amounts by the end of the week. After today, we will be out of the 90s until Sunday, with high temperatures each day…
