[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The greatest challenge for the Environment Management Waste Management Facility (EMWMF) Operations team is safely and compliantly managing landfill wastewater, including 5 to 23 million gallons of contact water per year. Critical infrastructure, such as the
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and UCOR is taking the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the skilled professional drivers who support our work across the Oak Ridge Reservation.Through our UCOR-employed ATLC Teamsters and our partne
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Rusty Lemons, RADCATS: The group’s usual pick-up spot was moved. Rusty noticed that the new area was located close to power lines, leading him to ask if they were outside of the safe distance. Upon review, they realized they needed to complete a 3090 to comp
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In 2021, UCOR crews completed the demolition of the historic Biology Complex at Y‑12. This Manhattan Project–era collection of facilities supported decades of biological and radiological research. Clearing all 11 structures opened an 18‑acre footprint for ne
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Mental Wellbeing Center hosted an open-discussion workshop on suicide awareness and prevention yesterday. Joined by the Thrive team, Kenneth Williams shared professional insights and personal experiences before opening up conversation with attendees.Ques
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]To meet DOE requirements, the Dosimetry Department must have all red 3rd quarter 2026 dosimeters returned by close of business Oct. 8.If you are going to be gone the last week of September 2026 and/or first week of October 2026, leave your 3rd quarter dosime
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][This is the third of our five-part series on managing change to help employees understand how to cope and how to feel confident moving through change. You can find all articles in this series in HUBi’s User Corner as they are published.]During times of chan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Crews at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC) have begun loading waste into shielded container assemblies (SCAs), which they received in July. These special waste containers include lead shielding and weigh nearly 3,000 pounds. The waste being load
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The ORNL deactivation and demolition team at Building 3029 used a questioning attitude and innovative collaboration to repair two manipulator arms after a device on the remotely operated equipment dislodged. The repair prevented schedule impacts that could h
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Natalie Connelly is a radiation technician at ORNL and has been with UCOR for two years. She started as an intern with Industrial Hygiene before becoming a full-time employee and has a new baby, who was born on Valentines Day. To learn more about Natalie, cl
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The next session of Yoga in the Park will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Oak Ridge Friendship Bell (next to the Oak Ridge Recreation Center). Bring a yoga mat and a friend for an uplifting session led by a yoga instructor.For your safety and
Mark your calendar – Women’s Network meeting Sept. 29
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The largest heat dome on the Earth right now is over Tennessee—larger than what is sitting over the Sahara Desert or Middle East. A heat dome is a weather event where a large area of high atmospheric pressure traps hot air over a region like a lid on a pot.
Crews at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC) have begun loading waste into shielded container assemblies (SCAs), which they received in July. These special waste containers include lead shielding and weigh nearly 3,000 pounds. The waste being loaded is remote-handled waste that had no rea
The ORNL deactivation and demolition team at Building 3029 used a questioning attitude and innovative collaboration to repair two manipulator arms after a device on the remotely operated equipment dislodged. The repair prevented schedule impacts that could have lasted up to six months and avoided ov
Natalie Connelly is a radiation technician at ORNL and has been with UCOR for two years. She started as an intern with Industrial Hygiene before becoming a full-time employee and has a new baby, who was born on Valentines Day. To learn more about Natalie, watch the video.
The next session of Yoga in the Park will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Oak Ridge Friendship Bell (next to the Oak Ridge Recreation Center). Bring a yoga mat and a friend for an uplifting session led by a yoga instructor.For your safety and comfort:Dress in appropriate layersBring
The largest heat dome on the Earth right now is over Tennessee—larger than what is sitting over the Sahara Desert or Middle East. A heat dome is a weather event where a large area of high atmospheric pressure traps hot air over a region like a lid on a pot. Extreme heat caused the air to expand and
This summer, UCOR supported a modification to ETTP’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, reducing the number of regulated outfalls from 56 to 43. This change lowers DOE’s environmental liability and reinforces responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.The effort—led joi
UCOR served as platinum sponsor for Methodist Medical Center (MMC) Foundation’s annual Acorn Classic held recently in Oak Ridge. Congratulations to the TEAM UCOR on its 5th place finish.The Foundation’s mission is to assist Methodist Medical Center with extending the gift of life to all those in nee
In today’s ever-evolving workplace, being adaptable isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a superpower! Think about it: new tools, shifting projects, and unexpected challenges are part of our daily work. Being adaptable means you can handle anything that comes your way with a positive attitude and a problem-
