The Waste Management team at the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill (ORRL) recently completed removing accumulated fine soil particles (sediment) and reconstructing the Pond 2 forebay. Every couple of years, clean out is required to maintain the necessary pond capacity and functionality. Crews removed 85 truckloads of sediment from the pond and placed in an area…
A conversation with UCOR President and Program Manager Jim Blankenhorn was featured in a recent episode of Energycast. DOE has posted an expanded version of that conversation. In this conversation, Blankenhorn discusses his priorities, supporting the workforce, and how UCOR plans to keep the momentum going. Watch the full interview to hear his vision for…
[This is the fourth article in our six-part Power Up with AI series from Chief Information Officer Mandy Vitello. Find all articles from this series in HUBi’s User Corner.] Feeling stuck on a project? Your AI assistant can act as a creative partner to spark new ideas. AI makes your work easier and unlocks your…
Cain Sebring of Clarksville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in mechanical engineering. This summer he is working as an engineering intern. Cain likes to spend his free time golfing and fishing. He hopes to gain experience and further develop his technical and professional skills…
To the UCOR Workforce: Our 2026 summer interns are now established in their work assignments. They’re wearing green lanyards for visibility, and I hope you’ll spot them and welcome them to Team UCOR. We have 37 talented interns this summer working across the company representing 12 schools from seven states, including interns from teaming partner…
UCOR’s ORNL D&D crews have begun their next phase of deactivation efforts at the former Isotope Development Laboratory, Building 3038—characterizing a legacy carousel system. That system was previously used in the facility for storing, handling, and packaging of high-level radioisotopes prior to shipment. Characterizing the legacy system poses accessibility challenges as crews can only access…
Today has been warm and sunny, but changes are on the way. Scattered thunderstorms are possible tomorrow, beginning in the late afternoon, with potential periods of heavy rain. The chance of precipitation will continue into Friday. Saturday will be a nice day with sunny skies and a high in the lower 80s. More precipitation is…
Leah Prepchuk of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in May 2027 with a degree in industrial engineering. This summer she is working as an engineering intern. Leah likes to hike, read, and sew in her spare time. She hopes to gain experience in the corporate environment and learn how…
The Sip into Summer challenge has kicked off. Be sure to track your water intake daily. Click here for the tracking log or email wellness@orcc.doe.gov . Track your water intake through June 28, then submit your tracking log to wellness@orcc.doe.gov for a chance to win a wellness prize.
When working in and around trenches, the most common potential hazards include cave-ins, hazardous atmospheres, falling objects or debris, and struck-by or caught-between scenarios. Remember to use the following safe practices when working in or around trenches: Maintain a safe way to enter and exit – Trenches 4 feet or deeper must be equipped with…
