State-of-the-art facilities being built at Y-12 as part of NNSA pilot project to reduce costs and enhance capabilities
WASHINGTON -- The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and Consolidated Nuclear Security officials broke ground on a new fire station at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on April 27.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced a major milestone in the dispositioning over 100 facilities at its Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas.
NNSA begins construction on project to improve security and reduce costs after reaching critical decision milestone
WASHINGTON –The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) broke ground on the West End Protected Area Reduction (WEPAR) project at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on April 7.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will host a virtual job fair for the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) Wednesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EDT). The NSE will hire over 3,000 new employees to join its robust and diverse workforce in 2021 to continue building the next generation of nuclear security professionals.
Registration for the event is now open
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will be hosting a virtual hiring event Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, although candidates will have the opportunity to register and submit resumes up until the day of the event.
Women make up more than half the U.S. population, yet are significantly outnumbered by men in STEM-related fields in college, and constitute only a third of the STEM workforce, with some industries showing much less representation than others. While STEM opportunities continue to grow and gain popularity, the number of women in fields such as computer science, engineering, and math have yet to see an upward shift.
Design and pilot demonstration will provide bridging capability for Y-12 while ensuring no reduction in workforce
NNSA Production Office (NPO) General Engineer Christy Drewry is a recipient of the 2021 WE Local Engaged Advocate award from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The national award honors individuals whose contributions have led to the advancement or acceptance of women in engineering.
In parts one and two of The Infrastructure Interviews, Bob Raines, Associate Administrator for Acquisition and Project Management, and Jim McConnell, Associate Administrator for Safety, Infrastructure and Operations, explained the historic infrastructure challenges of NNSA, the importance of its current and future missions, and the major and minor projects across the Enterprise that will bring NNSA into the 21st century.
In Part 1 of The Infrastructure Interviews , Bob Raines, Associate Administrator for NNSA's Acquisition and Project Management and Jim McConnell, Associate Administrator for Safety, Infrastructure and Operations provided an inside look at the critical need for infrastructure investments and modernization across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE).
