ORNL Nuclear Operations has started the final round of above ground piping replacements at the Building 2600 Process Waste Facility. Project, maintenance, and operations crews worked together to minimize the downtime of the Liquid and Gaseous Waste Operations (LGWO) system by replacing piping from the 2105 Sump to the 2106 Sump first. This will allow…
Congratulations to the TWPC team for reaching the first-year oxide processing milestone of 6.4 cubic meters months ahead of schedule! To celebrate this achievement, TWPC hosted a luncheon yesterday to recognize the team and thank them for their efforts. This was a new activity for the site and required extensive preparation for processing authorization. The…
UCOR is proud to have a team of four exceptional nurses: Kelley Powers (LPN), Sarah Peddicord (RN), Karleigh Bowling (RN), and Eddie Cross (RN). These highly skilled individuals are at the forefront of providing direct patient care, diligently monitoring health, administering medications, and assisting with treatment plans for our workforce. Their commitment ensures that our employees receive attentive…
The UCOR Heritage Center Closure team has achieved an outstanding safety milestone, completing 1,000 days without a recordable injury. This significant safety record underscores the team’s commitment to operational excellence and adherence to safe practices across complex tasks, from demolition and soil remediation to managing industrial and chemical hazards, all of which are crucial for…
Supervisor Success: Mastering People Skills & Cultivating High-Performing Teams is a monthly series from UCOR’s Human Resources Manager Mary Alice Douglass designed to support front line supervisors.] Performance management isn’t a once-a-year review; it’s an ongoing process to make sure everyone is pulling in the same direction and hitting their goals. A supervisor’s job is…
To the UCOR Workforce: I was delighted to sit down with our Public Affairs team last week to record a video focusing on a variety of topics. We crafted this conversation to cover areas identified in questions we received directly from employees. I hope you find this video informative, and I look forward to future…
