UCOR will conduct a quarterly Continuity of Operations (COOP) accountability exercise Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 11 a.m. The accountability exercise is designed to demonstrate UCOR’s ability to account for all UCOR and staff augmentation personnel. The exercise is initiated by notification to management. Each functional organization may conduct accountability using established points of contact…
UCOR and Strata-G are partnering to support the Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) annual Coats for the Cold clothing drive. Provide a layer of warmth this season to someone in need by donating new or used (in good condition) coats of any size. The collection will conclude on Monday, Oct. 20. Contact Shannon Potter at Shannon.potter@orcc.doe.gov for…
UCOR kicks off a 3 ½-year internal project called Paragon to replace, update and integrate our previous business operation systems for Human Resources, Training, Finance, Benefits and Payroll, utilizing Oracle Fusion Applications cloud platform. Updating our aging systems will enhance operational efficiency and optimize business performance. This project will have four tracks: Establish a Human…
Please note: The mobile mammography unit is fully booked on Oct. 21. Eight slots are still available on Oct. 22.
Radiant Industries, a California-based nuclear startup with roots in space exploration, announced yesterday that it plans to build a factory at ETTP Heritage Center to produce portable nuclear microreactors, called Kaleidos. The $280 million investment, to be located on the former K-27/K-29 footprint, will create 175 jobs. It is the latest in a series of…
In coordination with National Fire Prevention Month, evacuation drills are scheduled today for 90 Union Valley Road, 100 Union Valley Road, 105 Mitchell Road, 701 Scarboro Road, EMWMF, K-1036, and K-1310 LM & RU. All UCOR workforce personnel and visitors present at these facilities will be expected to participate in the drill. The drill does…
The purpose of this new Network is to bridge the gap between field workers and those in the office and aid in professional development and networking. Guest Speakers: Safety and Health Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15 11a.m.-noon Location: 90 Union Valley conference Room A2-D72 Snacks provided
The Mental Wellbeing Center will be hosting educational workshops on seasonal depression next month. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. to attend the in-person workshop in the Meet + Train room. A virtual option will be offered via Teams on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.…
The Y-12 evacuation drills planned for this week will not be conducted. Once the drills are rescheduled, UCOR personnel will be expected to participate. Please note that the previously announced evacuation drills that UCOR is conducting at its work sites this Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. will continue as planned.
Joshua Vajda has been appointed UCOR Chief Engineer, reporting to Tim McEvoy, Director of Technical and Engineering Services. In this role, Joshua will serve as the design authority, ensuring technical excellence, design standards, and engineering program requirements are maintained across UCOR’s engineering organization. Joshua brings more than 20 years of experience in nuclear operations, reactor…
