Temperatures tick up today and tomorrow, topping out at 88 degrees. However, showers will move in late Friday, bringing temperatures back down. The high Saturday will be 80 with a 60 percent chance of rain and storms. Rainfall may be heavy in places. The rain will continue into Sunday as temperatures moderate into the mid-…
Congratulations to the following employees for reaching these key career milestones with UCOR: 35 Years Joe Biggerstaff, Cleanup Safety & Mission Ops 20 Years Carrie Wolfe, Enterprise Project Mgmt. 15 Years Troy Kitts, Facility Maintenance 5 Years Derrick Cathey, Facility Maintenance Robbie Lynn Davis, Facility Maintenance Casey Hill, Facility Maintenance Danica Leija, Internal Audit Adam…
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month just ended, but that doesn’t mean our commitment to one another has. Connections made, conversations had, and the awareness we have created can continue to show others we are here to listen to without judgment. If you were unable to attend our September workshop Every Life Matters – Stronger Together,…
In 2023, UCOR crews safely demolished and removed the three-story Low Intensity Test Reactor at ORNL. This 20,000-lb reactor required precision and meticulous training to safely tear down and remove. By April of 2024, the reactor was successfully removed, and the site was cleared for future science missions. Click the link above to view this…
UCOR’s Training and Development and Nuclear Operations teams collaborated to streamline a lengthy qualification and training process that will allow workers to spend more time executing UCOR’s mission. The opportunity was identified within Performance Demonstration Checklists (PDCs) required for Radiological Worker personnel supporting work involving neutron and high-dose LINAC systems. Previously, employees had to complete…
If you have signed up for the Pink Dress Run on Oct. 24 and have not received an email confirmation, please contact Wellness@orcc.doe.gov. If you haven’t signed up but would like to participate, scan the QR code below. Registration for the race has been extended to Oct. 8.
To the UCOR Workforce: I am proud to congratulate the OREM/UCOR Reindustrialization Team on receiving the 2025 Secretary’s Honor Achievement Award of Excellence. Energy Secretary Chris Wright presented the Department of Energy’s highest non-monetary group honor this week in Washington, D.C., with our Oak Ridge team participating virtually from the OREM offices. This award recognizes…
The September episode of Energycast focuses on some of the biggest accomplishments of Fiscal Year 2026 – from demolishing massive buildings and finding innovative ways to save millions of dollars to completing a record-breaking land transfer. Other topics covered in this month’s episode include the following: UCOR is taking down the Old Steam Plant at…
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and partner contractors, including UCOR and Isotek, yesterday hosted a community open house showcasing transformative cleanup progress across the Oak Ridge Reservation and previewing high-impact projects set for 2027. The session was held at the Oak Ridge Conference Center, drawing more than 60 attendees. Key Site Highlights…
Pictured at the career fair, from left, are Lucas Tipton, Chris Rivera, Shannon Potter, and Brock Shoenthaler. Not pictured is Kyle Jackson. UCOR served as a major sponsor of Tennessee Tech’s 2026 Employer Expo Job & Internship Fair. Hosted by the Center for Career Development, this premier recruiting event provides an excellent opportunity to connect…
