To the UCOR Workforce: While you might have seen news of a potential partial government shutdown, I wanted to confirm that UCOR’s work is funded and our work will not be impacted. Congress has passed and the President has signed the “FY26 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act,” a comprehensive $40 billion spending measure that…
To protect our workforce, maintain a healthy fleet, and remain compliant with DOE and federal requirements, the workforce must report any vehicle incident involving government-owned, GSA-leased, or commercially leased vehicles in a timely manner. Here are some do’s and don’ts when encountering an incident. Do: Ensure safety first. Move the vehicle to a safe location…
The Elevate Partner Challenge is a voluntary 8-week opportunity for all members of the workforce to focus on a personal goal that matters to you—with built-in accountability and weekly reflection. Participants choose one individual goal and receive weekly check-in questions designed to build awareness, consistency, and follow-through. Whether your focus is energy, habits, mindset, or…
Three new supervisors have been named in the Core Engineering Services group of the Technical and Engineering Services (TES) organization. Tyler Hughes is responsible for the Mechanical Process Group. Kevin Maddocks now oversees the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls team. Hunter Reilly leads the Civil, Structural, and Architectural team. All three report to Lucas Tipton in…
While we warm up a little to the mid-30s today, the wind chill will make it seem much colder. A cold week and weekend are ahead, as high temperatures will remain in the 30s with overnight lows in the teens and 20s. No precipitation is expected for the rest of the week. We won’t rise…
UCOR will be operating on a normal work schedule tomorrow, January 27. Please report to your assigned work location. However, we realize that road conditions may not be the same for everyone’s commute to the worksite, so please use your best judgment on whether you can make it in or need to delay your commute. …
As freezing temperatures persist, plan for the potential of encountering icy walking or working surfaces. To help you return to work safely, consider the following: Wear appropriate footwear with good tread Use handrails Take short steps Walk at a slower pace Avoid carrying objects that might impair your balance Wear gloves and keep hands out…
UCOR operations are closed on Monday, Jan. 26, to allow for ice removal and inclement weather recovery efforts. Only essential personnel who have been notified are to report to the worksite. Employees who are authorized to telework are expected to telework or use PTO during site closures. They may also have the option to make…
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.…
