Azia Wright of Rockwood, Tennessee, expects to graduate from Tennessee Technological University in December 2027 with a degree in electrical engineering and minors in math and computer science. This summer she is working as an engineering intern. Azia enjoys reading, swimming, and cooking in her spare time. She hopes to gain more field experience to…
We’ll warm up over the weekend, approaching the 90-degree mark, leading to a hot week next week. High temperatures each day next week will be in the 90s, and by Thursday we could be close to hitting 100 degrees. High humidity will make temperatures feel even hotter. Limit outdoor activity if possible and be sure…
Waste Transportation Program crews successfully installed and commissioned a new water truck automatic fill station at the ETTP Heritage Center waste transportation hub. The new system significantly improves safety and efficiency of water-truck-filling operations. The filling process is simplified by eliminating the need for drivers to manually connect and disconnect the hydrant hose. Drivers just…
The Work Control team has earned a TeamsCount award for its effort in successfully developing, revising, and issuing the Integrated Work Control Program procedure, PROC-FS-1001. The procedure strengthens operational discipline and accountability across all projects and directly supports UCOR’s mission to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Congratulations to Drew Parks, Josh Wade, Ronald Randazzo,…
Olivia Wheelock of Knoxville, Tennessee graduated this May from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in environmental and soil science and a minor in sustainability and watershed. She is working as an environmental compliance intern. Olivia has previous experience with Microbial Insights, UT Gardens, and as a botany and soil microbiology lab assistant.…
To ensure we remain fully compliant with our contractual obligations, we are launching a new mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training course. When CUI is fully implemented, it with replace the current Official Use Only (OUO) marking system. The Training Department has worked closely with the Classification and Information Control Office (CICO) to implement this…
[This article is part of the monthly Communicate Smarter: Your Guide to Better Work Conversations series from Public Affairs. Find the full series in the Public Affairs space as articles are published.] Delegating tasks saves time, builds trust, and empowers your team. However, success depends on clear communication, not just handing off work. Good communication…
Safety should not only be considered as your number one priority in the field, but also in the office. Sitting in an unsafe workstation, at poorly designed desks, or with worn out office chairs can cause unsafe body mechanics. More than 619 million people worldwide suffer with back pain attributed to work. Complacency leads to…
UCOR was proud to support the 26th Annual Lavender Festival held in historic Jackson Square this past Saturday. This year’s festival included over 150 artisan vendors, live music, informative presentations, children’s activities, and a food truck park. The festival also hosted ticketed special events like the Herb Lunch on Jackson Square with Featured Speaker Rita…
