We’ll have a couple of days hitting the 90-degree mark before temperatures start trending downward on Wednesday as a cold front brings in increased chances of precipitation. The high on Wednesday will be 85 with a 60 percent chance of showers. Temperatures will then cool down into the low 80s for the next several days…
Today is Supply Chain Professionals Day, and we are shining a spotlight on UCOR’s amazing team of Supply Chain professionals. These dedicated individuals play a vital role in making sure our important cleanup work in Oak Ridge runs smoothly. Think about all the things UCOR needs to do its job—from big cranes and heavy equipment…
Are you seeking confidential support to navigate life’s demands and enhance your overall well-being? UCOR has external resources through our external Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. All eligible employees (salaried & ATLC employees) are invited to a special informational session via Teams at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, to discover the extensive, free, and confidential resources…
UCOR’s 2026 summer interns reported to work this morning and are going through training before transitioning to their assigned locations. They will be wearing green lanyards for visibility. Please welcome these newest members of Team UCOR!
University of Tennessee engineering students presented their year-long project efforts at the recent Tickle College of Engineering Senior Design Showcase, an annual event where students show how they took on real-world challenges from actual clients. Each year, UCOR hosts a project for a three-member team. This year’s project, Effects of Atmospheric Stability Class Determination on…
After evaluating the Y-12 S3 Pond Parking Lot, a closed CERCLA remediation site, UCOR’s Y-12 Surveillance and Maintenance Project Manager Paul Waldschlager noticed damaged curbing and erosion concerns on the north side. Parking spaces in this area were immediately removed from use. Waldschlager engaged the Y-12 Plant Shift Superintendent and Environmental Compliance leads from both…
Recently, after months of preparatory activities, ORNL Nuclear Operations pipefitters, welders, chemical operators, and radiological control personnel performed the final separation of process off-gas piping from Building 3038. “This isolation was the final legacy utility systems tied into the facility,” ORNL Lead Project Manager Billy Lloyd said. “Completion of this task supports continued deactivation and…
UCOR’s Supply Chain group participated in the 2026 Oak Ridge Procurement Fair last week. Hosted by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce in partnership with East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC), Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC), and UT’s APEX Accelerator, the event is a one-stop shop that connects small businesses with prime contractors to offer…
Nuclear Facility Safety Manager Karen Balo spoke about post-graduation life at a recent University of Tennessee Society of Women Engineers (SWE) General Body Meeting. Her topic “You’re an engineer…now what?” covered how to transition to a working engineer and how to use that background to find new opportunities as they grow in their career. Students…
[This article is part of the Employee Edge: Sharpen Your Skills & Drive Your Impact series from Total Career Management Services.] Taking ownership means you accept responsibility for your actions, decisions, and outcomes. It shows you care about your work and the results you deliver. When you take ownership, you become a more reliable and…
