Women’s Network recap – leaders share insights

Last week, women leaders celebrated International Women’s Day, which was Sunday, March 8, at the Women’s Network by giving advice and sharing insights from their careers, encouraging attendees to build confidence, strengthen connections, and remain open to new opportunities. UCOR’s Samantha Dolynchuk, Jill DeMella, Kala Dickerson, Renee Salazar-Romero, and Ashley Saunders; Amentum’s Cheryl Cabbil; and…

Y-12 characterization work facilitating future development

UCOR characterization teams are performing critical work at the Y-12 National Security Complex, meticulously assessing Exposure Units (EUs) 1, 2, and 3. These efforts are foundational for the development of the Agile Radiation Case Capability (ARCC) campus, a significant initiative by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) located in the East End of Y-12. To…

Quick pump replacement response keeps operations flowing

Late last week, Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill (ORRL) “water warriors” responded to an urgent leachate disposal and pump replacement operation during water management activities at UCOR’s onsite landfills. Personnel quickly identified that the Landfill IV lift station sump — containing leachate from Landfill IV — was full following one inch of rainfall. Crews quickly pumped…