United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC’s (UCOR) successful teardown of a massive, Manhattan Project-era facility has earned national recognition for project execution and safety excellence. Alpha-2 in 2025 before it was fully demolished earlier this year. UCOR recently won the “2026 Union Project of the Year Award” from The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), which represents…
Jay Mullis, UCOR senior vice president of Nuclear and Waste Management Operations, received the Milton Levenson Distinguished Service Award from the American Nuclear Society yesterday. This prestigious award was presented in recognition of his stewardship and leadership in Oak Ridge, most notably for his oversight of ETTP cleanup. During his career with UCOR and previously…
Caden Durham of Wartburg, Tennessee, expects to graduate from Eastern Kentucky University, in August 2026 with a degree in fire protection and safety engineering technologies. This is his third summer working at UCOR as an intern. Caden enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, going to the gym, and playing guitar in his spare time. He looks forward…
If you are enrolled in UCOR’s health and welfare benefits, no health and welfare premium deductions will be made from this week’s paycheck (June 4). The health and welfare premium deductions cover medical, dental, vision, accidental death & dismemberment, life, and voluntary benefits. They are spread across 48 paychecks throughout the year. That means there…
Mental Health Awareness Month has come to a close, but it’s never too late to invest in your mental wellbeing. There are many simple actions you can adopt to strengthen your mental state and live a more fulfilling life: Connect with others Get more active Learn new skills Spend more time enjoying nature Give to…
THE HIVE LSIT, representing 701 Scarboro, partnered with UCOR’s Training and Development Program to engage the workforce on emergency response preparedness and everyday safety topics. THE HIVE combined interactive safety discussions with hands-on demonstrations focused on trauma kits, tourniquets, heat stress, heart health, and other seasonal and workplace safety topics. Attendees were given an overview…
Workers at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC) are upgrading the cask processing enclosure to open additional facility floorspace for current and future waste processing activities. The project began in late February and is anticipated to be completed by mid-September. Learn more about this effort by watching the video.
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Alex Critselous of Knoxville, 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. Alex has previous experience with Hallsdale-Powell Utility District. In his free time, Alex enjoys playing golf and working out. He hopes to learn…
Recently at the 2026 National Energy, Technology, and Environmental Small Business Summit in Aurora, Colorado, UCOR Supply Chain representatives took center stage to connect with vital industry partners. They joined experts in panel discussions highlighting upcoming subcontract opportunities for major projects, including the construction and site grading for the Environmental Management Disposal Facility. Conner Ingram,…
