ORNL Nuclear Operations has started the final round of above ground piping replacements at the Building 2600 Process Waste Facility. Project, maintenance, and operations crews worked together to minimize the downtime of the Liquid and Gaseous Waste Operations (LGWO) system by replacing piping from the 2105 Sump to the 2106 Sump first. This will allow…
Congratulations to the TWPC team for reaching the first-year oxide processing milestone of 6.4 cubic meters months ahead of schedule! To celebrate this achievement, TWPC hosted a luncheon yesterday to recognize the team and thank them for their efforts. This was a new activity for the site and required extensive preparation for processing authorization. The…
UCOR is proud to have a team of four exceptional nurses: Kelley Powers (LPN), Sarah Peddicord (RN), Karleigh Bowling (RN), and Eddie Cross (RN). These highly skilled individuals are at the forefront of providing direct patient care, diligently monitoring health, administering medications, and assisting with treatment plans for our workforce. Their commitment ensures that our employees receive attentive…
The UCOR Heritage Center Closure team has achieved an outstanding safety milestone, completing 1,000 days without a recordable injury. This significant safety record underscores the team’s commitment to operational excellence and adherence to safe practices across complex tasks, from demolition and soil remediation to managing industrial and chemical hazards, all of which are crucial for…
Supervisor Success: Mastering People Skills & Cultivating High-Performing Teams is a monthly series from UCOR’s Human Resources Manager Mary Alice Douglass designed to support front line supervisors.] Performance management isn’t a once-a-year review; it’s an ongoing process to make sure everyone is pulling in the same direction and hitting their goals. A supervisor’s job is…
UCOR has made a lot of progress on the Oak Ridge Reservation during the past several weeks, as detailed in the video. Over 325,000 square feet are officially cleared to be reused for future national security missions at the Y-12 National Security Complex. UCOR’s D&D crews are continuing to reduce risk at ORNL’s Isotope Row…
Rain and thunderstorm chances increase for the commute home and into the evening hours today. The precipitation should be gone by early tomorrow morning, leaving cooler weather for the next couple of days. Highs on Thursday and Friday will be in the upper 60s. On Saturday, we will return to the 70s for highs. Scattered…
Connor Whitson has worked as accountant for UCOR for 3 years. He previously worked at the Paducah site. He races in local triathlons, having been a swimmer in high school and college. He loves spending time with his dog. To learn more about Connor, watch the video here.
This special edition of Energycast features important discussions about the nuclear industry from this year’s Energy Communities Alliance Forum in Augusta, Georgia. The conference brought together local leaders from communities near DOE sites, industry partners, and DOE officials to discuss the development of new projects at federal sites across the country. The coverage includes remarks…
Join the Women’s Network at 11:30 a.m. this Thursday at Y-12 OSY for lunch, laughter, and meaningful conversation. Highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mental Wellbeing Center will discuss unique challenges women face and what can be done to proactively navigate your mental wellbeing path with intention, awareness, and support – for yourself and…
