Waste Management personnel have constructed new trenches at ORRL Landfill VII to capture leachate. This landfill, which accepts construction and demolition debris, does not have a leachate collection system because one was not required when it was constructed. The new trenches will allow for effective collection and disposal of the leachate.
Sierra Stewart of Manchester, Tenn., expects to graduate from Tennessee Technological University in December 2025 with a degree in computer science and a concentration in cybersecurity. This summer she is working as a cybersecurity intern. Sierra likes to spend her free time reading and with her cat, Princess. She hopes to gain hands-on knowledge and…
Kyle Snew of Fort Myers, Fla., expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in physics. This is his second summer with UCOR supporting technical programs as an intern. Previously, Kyle served 6.5 years in the U.S. Army as an Airborne EOD Tech. In his free time, Kyle…
UCOR interns attended an Amentum President’s Lunch and Learn this week, one of three sessions offered during the corporate summer intern program’s leadership series. Mark Walter, President, Energy & Technology, and Mark Whitney, President, Energy & Environment, spoke about their career paths that led to their current roles at Amentum. They also discussed future opportunities…
Crews at ETTP Heritage Center have initiated dewatering and grouting of electrical ductbank vaults surrounding the K-25 footprint. The ductbank contained cables to supply power to K-25 and nearby facilities from the K-704 Switchhouse. Vaults with manhole access were constructed along each duct to access the electrical cables, with most of the cables removed from…
More than one million Anker power banks have been recalled due to a potential to overheat, causing fire and burn hazards. This recall involves Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263. The brand name “Anker” is engraved on the front of the product. The model number “A1263” and serial number “SN” are printed on…
UCOR Environmental Programs and Stewardship Manager Ashley Saunders participated on a panel at the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s “Infrastructure Summit” last week in Nashville. The panel focused on how Tennessee must increase its energy production to meet the demands of a growing population and support continued economic growth. Saunders shared how UCOR’s successful…
UCOR served as a Challenger Sponsor for the Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s Game on Against Cancer event, held at the new Covenant Health Park. The event brings the community together for a night of games, food, and fundraising in support of cancer care. Proceeds from the event help patients with costs like transportation for cancer…
Demolition at ORNL Building 3003, Oak Ridge Graphite Reactor Fan House, is nearing completion. Due to planned sequencing of demolition projects, crews were able to use the former 3005 footprint to house two additional excavators to assist with 3003 demolition activities. The excavators will be used for size reducing and material handling in preparation for…
Dillen Priest of Winchester, Tenn., graduated this May from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in natural resources and environmental economics. This summer she is working as an environmental services project controls intern. Dillen has previous experience with Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods as a supply chain intern. In her free time, Dillen likes to…
