Last week, UCOR crews completed dewatering and grouting of the northeast quadrant of electrical ductbank vaults on the K-25 footprint at ETTP. The ductbank vaults contained cables that once supplied power to K-25 and nearby facilities. Crews have completed dewatering/grouting 17 vaults since August
Oklo announced late Thursday that it will be investing $1.68 billion to build a nuclear fuel recycling facility at ETTP Heritage Center. The project is expected to create 800 jobs, one of the largest job creation endeavors in Roane County history. The facility will turn nuclear waste into fuel for i
Despite only accounting for 7.4% of the national workforce, construction workers account for nearly one-fifth of suicide deaths among all industries.There are many risk factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors such as serious illness, substance use, legal or financial problems, as
There is still time to share your feedback and suggestions on UCOR Hub. The survey is anonymous unless you choose to share your name to be entered into a drawing for a HUBi hat. Your responses to the short survey in HUBI’s User Corner will help us make the platform as useful as possible for you.The
Being issued a government clearance is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. All clearance holders are required to report the following:Unofficial foreign travel When traveling out of the country, UCOR email and/or network must not be accessed.Contact with foreign intelligenceElicitation (so
Congratulations to the DARA Facility team for being recognized with a TeamsCount Award. The team facilitated installation of an underground water line by drilling under Bear Creek over a weekend. The controls the team put in place ensured thorough cleanup up without affecting the downstream creek. K
Monday, Sept. 8, begins Construction Suicide Prevention Week – dedicated to increasing awareness, support, and prevention. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation, affecting thousands of construction workers each year. Join us next week and throughout the mont
As previously mentioned, the K-25 Interpretive Center is open to the public. We’ve put together a video featuring remarks from some of the speakers, including UCOR President and CEO Ken Rueter, so you can hear why this center is such an important part of preserving the site’s rich history. Click the
Kudos to the Design and Field Engineering Teams who received a TeamsCount award today. The team was recognized for meeting last minute challenges and putting in late hours to keep construction of the Mercury Treatment Facility moving and ensure that schedule commitments were maintained. Their dilige
Mark Ladd is UCOR’s asbestos training coordinator and has been with our company for three years. Previously a high school teacher, Mark started his career with UCOR as a laborer at ORNL before working with the training team. He and his wife have two dogs and love to spend time outdoors. To learn mor
Now that UCOR Hub has been active for over 30 days, we are looking for feedback on how to make the platform as useful as possible for you. The short survey in HUBI’s User Corner lets you share feedback and suggestions.The survey is anonymous. However, there is an option at the bottom of the survey
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) has reached an agreement with Summit Medical Group to keep it in the BCBST network. Earlier this summer, we informed you that Summit had announced that it did not plan to renew its contract with BCBST. However, with the new contract in place, you will be a
ORNL’s annual Laboratory-wide Facility Evacuation Exercise is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The exercise will begin with the sounding of the Standard Alert Tone, followed by voice instructions by the Laboratory Shift Superintendent (LSS) over the public address, Wide Area Radio System
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a time highlighted each year to raise awareness, action, and hope. Suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. Current suicide rates are reported to be at a 70-year high, emphasizing the need for stronger support and resources.If yo
UCOR team members attended the 28th Annual UT Engineering Professional Practice Cookout last week. Hosted by the Engineering Professional Practice, the cookout takes place at the beginning of each fall semester to welcome engineering students to campus. The event provides students an opportunity to
The hotline number for the Employee Concerns Office has changed:The new hotline number is 855-UCORECP (855-826-7327). This change is effective immediately.In addition to the hotline number listed above, you have multiple avenues to reach out for questions and concerns. Please don’t hesitate to use a
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Reminder: Young professionals meeting being held tomorrow. Guest speaker: Kristi Rutherford. Snacks will be provided.
Over the summer, UCOR got significant news coverage, both for our work and for our intern program. Following are links to those:UCOR Intern Program: Finnoexpert, Knoxville Daily Sun, Oak Ridger, Roane County News, Yahoo NewsRobotic system enhancing worker safety: Roane County NewsRueter guest column
On Sept. 10, wear purple or teal to support suicide prevention.
Congratulations to UCOR’s Chief Safety Officer Jimmy Hughes, who has been named to the National Safety Council’s (NSC) 2025 Rising Stars of Safety. He was among 41 individuals age 40 or younger who made the list. These individuals have shown a commitment to improving safety within their organization
UCOR’s Environmental Programs and Stewardship teams continue to keep vehicle safety as a primary focus after a vehicle safety challenge was conducted over the summer.The focus of the summer challenge, led by the LSIT, was to promote vehicle safety and avoid vehicle incidences. For incentive, Environ
UCOR and subcontractor employees can enjoy the benefits of AAA’s savings-only membership free for a year. This membership is designed for those who don’t need roadside assistance but still want savings. It is packed with online deals, cash back, travel perks, and more. You add up to three additional
The Knoxville Building and Construction Trades Council (KBCTC) members will be honored at a Labor Day concert this weekend at AK Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. It will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31. The Oak Ridge Community Band will be performing. KBCTC members and others are invited
