The Waste Management team at the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill (ORRL) recently completed removing accumulated fine soil particles (sediment) and reconstructing the Pond 2 forebay. Every couple of years, clean out is required to maintain the necessary pond capacity and functionality.Crews removed 85
A conversation with UCOR President and Program Manager Jim Blankenhorn was featured in a recent episode of Energycast. DOE has posted an expanded version of that conversation. In this conversation, Blankenhorn discusses his priorities, supporting the workforce, and how UCOR plans to keep the momentu
[This is the fourth article in our six-part Power Up with AI series from Chief Information Officer Mandy Vitello. Find all articles from this series in HUBi’s User Corner.]Feeling stuck on a project? Your AI assistant can act as a creative partner to spark new ideas. AI makes your work easier and un
Cain Sebring of Clarksville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in mechanical engineering. This summer he is working as an engineering intern. Cain likes to spend his free time golfing and fishing. He hopes to gain experience and fur
UCOR’s ORNL D&D crews have begun their next phase of deactivation efforts at the former Isotope Development Laboratory, Building 3038—characterizing a legacy carousel system.That system was previously used in the facility for storing, handling, and packaging of high-level radioisotopes prior to ship
Today has been warm and sunny, but changes are on the way. Scattered thunderstorms are possible tomorrow, beginning in the late afternoon, with potential periods of heavy rain. The chance of precipitation will continue into Friday. Saturday will be a nice day with sunny skies and a high in the lower
Leah Prepchuk of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in May 2027 with a degree in industrial engineering. This summer she is working as an engineering intern. Leah likes to hike, read, and sew in her spare time. She hopes to gain experience in the co
The Sip into Summer challenge has kicked off. Be sure to track your water intake daily. Click here for the tracking log or email wellness@orcc.doe.gov . Track your water intake through June 28, then submit your tracking log to wellness@orcc.doe.gov for a chance to win a wellness prize.
Congratulations to UCOR’s Molten Salt Reactor Experiment team for successfully completing the final Continuous Purge System (CPS) Readiness Assessment.CPS is an active safety upgrade that mitigates hazards and facilitates remote monitoring. Starting a new system is no small feat as the process is fi
Approximately 50 people gathered for last week’s Young Professionals Network meeting. Attendees enjoyed lunch and learned about professional communication from UCOR’s Public Affairs Deputy Director, Chris Caldwell.To see previous presentations and learn more about the Network, contact youngpronetwor
Imagine building a house. Just as you track materials to understand costs, time tracking at work helps us see where our efforts go and ensures fair pay.Why is honest time charging so important?It’s about fairness. Accurate recording ensures you’re paid for all your work, and project costs are correc
Savannah Noe of Chattanooga, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in nuclear engineering and a minor in applied artificial intelligence. She is working as a waste programs intern. Savannah has previous experience with Energy Solutions.
UCOR senior leaders hosted the quarterly UCount/TeamsCount recognition breakfast last week. The leadership team gathered with 13 UCount recipients and five TeamsCount teams (71 people) to thank them for their day-to-day contributions to our mission success.UCount recipients:Andrew Coppenger, ORNL Sa
Elevate’s Yoga Collective, in partnership with The Women’s Network, hosted the second outdoor yoga session on Saturday at The International Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge. Twelve attendees of various ages and experience levels gathered their mats and friends to “slow down, breathe deeply, and flow to
Aaron Minter of Knoxville, Tennessee, graduated this May from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a degree in construction science and management and a minor in business administration. This summer he is working as a construction management intern. In his free time, Aaron is interested in w
Are you feeling overwhelmed and short on time? Do you want to boost output and empower your team? Effective delegation is the key.Delegating is more than just handing out tasks. When you delegate tasks, you free up valuable time for planning and high-level goals. A Gallup study found that leaders wh
The first seven sodium shields that we sent to the Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services facility in Andrew, Texas, have all been successfully melted. Veolia used its GeoMelt® technology to convert the waste into a stable, durable glass for safe, permanent disposal.This legacy waste from the 196
UCOR interns attended their first class in Amentum Summer Intern Program’s Professional Development series, one of three sessions offered during the corporate summer intern program’s leadership series. “Launching Your Career with Intention” was hosted by Jason Cerrato, SVP, Talent, and Brigit Feedma
To maintain security standards and compliance with DOE O 206.2, all UCOR employees and subcontractors are required to turn in their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, or Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) badge, to the Badge Office located at 701 Scarboro Road prior to beginning a medical leave
To meet DOE requirements, the Dosimetry Department must have all green 2nd quarter 2026 dosimeters returned by close of business on July 9.If you are going to be gone the last week of June and/or first week of July, leave your 2nd quarter dosimeter with your project dosimetry point of contact or the
As you enjoy the sunshine and outdoor adventures this summer, don’t forget to take care of your health – and get rewarded for it! If you are enrolled in the Critical Illness and Accident plans, remember that each plan offers a $50 Be Well Benefit for you and your covered family members when you com
[This article is part of the Employee Edge: Sharpen Your Skills & Drive Your Impact series from Total Career Management Services.] Initiative and proactiveness mean you don’t wait for things to happen; you make them happen. You look for ways to improve things and act on them without being asked. Thi
A fiber optic outage will take place Saturday. The outage, which is not under UCOR control, will impact everything—Teams, Outlook, shared drives, Citrix, etc. The services will be down and inaccessible, including network services to ORNL, Y-12, and TWPC.The outage was previously planned for the ent
Several UCOR teams quickly responded last week to a deteriorated drain line connected to the main transfer pipe from the Melton Valley Collection Tank Facility (Building 7961) and the Process Waste Treatment Complex (Building 3608) supporting ORNL’s High Flux Isotope Reactor.After a sump pump alarm
