At the Y-12 National Security Complex’s Alpha-4 facility, UCOR’s Deactivation and Demolition (D&D) teams have implemented an innovative drum crusher, yielding over $300,000 in cost avoidance for the project. This strategic adoption, initiated in 2024 during Alpha-4 legacy sorting and segregation planning, aims to reduce risk, material costs, and the number of waste containers needed…
Standard Nuclear, Inc., a producer of TRISO nuclear fuel located at ETTP, has announced that it received a critical shipment of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) feedstock at its Oak Ridge facility. Standard Nuclear is the first company to both receive DOE authorization and physically receive HALEU for production of advanced TRISO fuel for next-generation nuclear reactors.…
Congratulations to UCOR Chief Safety Officer Jimmy Hughes, named to the Knox News “40 Under 40” Class of 2025. UCOR has had winners in four of the past five years for this competitive award. Read the interview with Jimmy and all honorees here.
A.J. Fritts is the warehouse manager at TWPC and has been working with UCOR for two years. He handles everything involving logistics and the specialized, unique needs for the site. He and his wife Emily have two children, and they love to travel and enjoy UT sports. To learn more about A.J., watch the video.
In preparation for the forecasted inclement weather, please have your time entered and approved by close of business (COB) on your last day worked for week ending Sunday, Jan. 25, so that it is ready for processing Monday. ATLC /Building Trades employees: Please submit all temporary rate changes as soon as possible for the week…
Because of the possible inclement weather, UCOR IT encourages employees who have laptops to take them home over the weekend in case of a delayed start or closure Monday. For assistance with computer issues, please refer to the IT Purple Card for information on submitting Help Desk tickets (please see your administrative assistant if you…
This week, George Barham joined the UCOR team as the new manager of Internal Audit. George has over 20 years of experience in internal audit assurance. His most recent position was serving as Director of Standards and Guidance for the Institute of Internal Auditors. Other experience includes working as an assurance analyst for ORNL and…
Timecard Submittals and Approvals for Week Ending January 25 In preparation for the forecasted inclement weather, please have your time entered and approved by close of business (COB) Thursday, Jan. 22, for week ending Sunday, Jan. 25, so we can process timecards at 8 a.m. Friday. Please forecast your hours for Friday-Sunday if you are…
