To Team UCOR: On the heels of the Top Workplaces award our President announced last week, I am proud to share that UCOR has been named a 2026 Engineering.com Top Workplace! This new award is a collaboration between Energage (our survey partner) and Engineering.com. It recognizes “companies that prioritize positive and sustainable work environments for…
Whether on the job or working at home, excavations of any size can become hazardous. Soil collapse, hazardous atmospheres, underground utilities, and falls/falling objects are the primary hazards to plan for so that you can work safely: Call utility locator services before digging. Use caution and avoid using heavy equipment to dig near underground utilities. Inspect…
I’m pleased to share that Team UCOR has earned USA TODAY’s “Top Workplaces USA” award for 2026! This is the third consecutive year that UCOR has won this national award, and we are the only Amentum-led company to capture this honor. UCOR also won five additional “Culture Excellence Awards” from Top Workplaces: Compensation & Benefits…
Prescription and over-the-counter medications can negatively impact our ability to safely work in heated environments. Certain medications can: Reduce the thirst sensation Interfere with the ability to control the body’s temperature Impair the ability to sweat and properly cool the body Increase the risk of fainting and falls Cause electrolyte imbalances Create skin sensitivity to…
Multiple faster components supplied by IBIDE Corporation have been identified as potentially deficient and nonconforming. A nonconforming item refers to any item—ranging from raw materials to fully assembled products—that does not meet one or more of its established requirements, standards, or specifications. The following part numbers (PN) and national stock numbers (NSN) have been identified:…
To the UCOR Workforce: I am pleased to announce changes to our senior leadership team and organization. The changes the leadership team and I have made positions UCOR for the future, increases our organizational efficiency, and better aligns with our client. Our reorganization is built around mission delivery, both Operations and End State Delivery, and supported…
While slips, trips, and falls can seem like minor incidents, they can lead to serious and life-changing injuries. Most of these incidents are caused by poor housekeeping, unsafe walking surfaces, or distractions. To reduce the risk of a slip, trip, or fall, focus on the following: Keep work areas clean: Pick up scraps, tools, and…
To All UCOR and Subcontractor Employees: United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC (UCOR) is committed to fostering and maintaining a strong safety culture to ensure a safety conscious work environment is established and nurtured through leadership, employee/worker engagement, and organizational learning. Management at all levels appreciates the value of employees raising concerns and actively supports an…
As I step away from my role as President and CEO of UCOR, I want to leave you with two simple things: sincere thanks—and a clear charge. First, thank you. I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving alongside you for more than 15 years. You show up every day to do hard, high-hazard,…
During the first year of the UCOR Mental Wellbeing Center (MWC) operations, approximately 99 percent of the more than 140 clients who received services reported improved mental wellbeing. With this positive momentum, the MWC has transitioned from Environmental Programs and Stewardship to Safety & Security to align with UCOR’s long-term strategic plan. The MWC will…
