CNS has invested $60,000 in STEM education through program
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— Norris Middle School won first place in the tenth annual “Dream it. Do it.” competition sponsored by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), which manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Oak Ridge, TN – The Y-12 National Security Complex recently completed a highly successful 2026 lithium metal production campaign, nearly doubling its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 goal and marking the most successful campaign in decades. This accomplishment also significantly increased Y-12’s stockpile of enriched lithium, helping to ensure the future of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The lithium metal produced at Y-12 is unlike lithium used for batteries because it is enriched for use as part of the nation’s nuclear weapons deterrent.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recently completed a major project that modernized security at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) while reducing the area within the site’s high-security zone. The effort, known as the West End Protected Area Reduction (WEPAR) Project, formally achieved full beneficial occupancy Feb. 24, a milestone that marks the end of major construction and sets the stage for future cleanup work and new land use in support of Y‑12’s nuclear security missions.
WASHINGTON—The National Nuclear Security Administration has successfully produced its first purified enriched uranium "button" using a new, safer process called electrorefining at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This achievement marks a significant step forward in modernizing U.S. nuclear security capabilities and strengthening the nation’s nuclear deterrent.
Consolidated Nuclear Security awarded Clayton-Bradley Academy the 2025 STEM Grant in support of its Advanced STEM Engineering Greenpower Race Car project. Greenpower’s Race Car initiative is a catalyst for developing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, and its proven success in inspiring future engineers and scientists aligns directly with Clayton-Bradley’s mission to foster a robust and innovative STEM education environment.
Clayton-Bradley Academy will enhance its Greenpower Race Car program
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Lieutenant Denver Fall of Y-12 National Security Complex’s Protective Force has been awarded the Colonel Sydnor Memorial Award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
This prestigious award is presented annually to a member of the Composite Adversary Team, or CAT, who exemplifies the highest standards of physical fitness, tactical skill, character, and leadership. The award is named after Colonel Elliot P. “Bud” Sydnor, a dedicated U.S. Army and DOE veteran who played a significant role in elevating DOE’s Protective Force operations.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn — The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recognized four teams at Y‑12 National Security Complex with Defense Programs Awards of Excellence, which were celebrated recently during an on‑site ceremony. The winning teams contributed to national security by meeting or exceeding the mission criteria established for the sites.
Several Y‑12 employees were honored for contributing to the site’s success in technology transfer, including several patents.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is sponsoring a $5,000 grant for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classroom project. The goal of the grant, designated for grades K–12, is to foster advancement of STEM activities in the classroom and to help develop Y-12’s future workforce. CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Public and private school teachers or school administrators in the following East Tennessee counties may apply:
OAK RIDGE, Tenn — Emergency response personnel from the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Y‑12 National Security Complex’s managing and operating contractor, Consolidated Nuclear Security, along with other federal, state and local emergency management personnel, will conduct an emergency exercise on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in and around the Y‑12 plant.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn — Monthly testing of the public notification sirens in Oak Ridge has been rescheduled to Monday, June 2.
Warning sirens are placed around Oak Ridge’s three major sites — the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y‑12 National Security Complex, and East Tennessee Technology Park. In the unlikely event of an off‑site emergency, sirens will sound to alert area residents.
Niko Chauls (left), CEO and co-founder of CrewXR, signs a memorandum of understanding with Ashley Stowe, senior director of Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center.
Personnel will be performing preventive maintenance on the public warning siren system in the Oak Ridge area throughout the week of Nov. 11, 2024.
During that week, people in the area may occasionally hear audio from individual sirens in the vicinity of Y‑12 National Security Complex.
The sirens are strategically placed to notify the public in the unlikely event of an on‑site emergency that has impacts beyond the site boundary.
Students from four counties join manufacturing competition
Jellico Middle School students and their teacher talk with a representative of Clayton Homes of Appalachia during the “Dream it. Do it.” kickoff at Junior Achievement of East Tennessee in Clinton.
The Bechtel Group Foundation and CNS contribute $110,000; $50,000 more in matching funds available to employees who donate
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Bechtel-led Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, (CNS) the management and operating contractor of the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, has joined with its parent company to donate money in support of victims and communities in recovery from damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene in upper East Tennessee.
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) released its Enterprise Blueprint, a 25-year plan to align the delivery of specialized infrastructure with demands across the nuclear stockpile, global security, and naval nuclear propulsion missions. The Blueprint prioritizes capabilities for mission delivery and takes a practical approach to becoming a more balanced, responsive, and resilient enterprise.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is sponsoring a $5,000 grant for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classroom. The goal of the grant, designated for grades K–12, is to foster advancement of STEM activities in the classroom and to help develop Y-12’s future workforce. CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Infrastructure recently presented Excellence Awards to teams supporting infrastructure at Y-12 National Security Complex and the Pantex Plant. The annual award program recognizes teams and individuals for infrastructure-related accomplishments that advance the NNSA mission. Three teams from the Y-12 National Security Complex and four teams at the Pantex Plant were recognized for work completed in Fiscal Year 2023.
Schools earn money for classroom resources
Sites recognized for sustainable purchasing
Teams recognized for contributions to national security
Consolidated Nuclear Security President and CEO Rich Tighe addressed employees who were honored with Defense Programs Awards of Excellence at the Y-12 National Security Complex.
WASHINGTON – Jill Hruby, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, delivered a keynote speech at the Nuclear Deterrence Summit on Feb. 1. She discussed current and emerging challenges in the global landscape, highlighted achievements and progress NNSA has made across its diverse mission areas, and looked ahead to plans for the coming year.
Site maintains highest level of participation
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Y-12 recently received recertification as a Star-level participant in the Department of Energy Voluntary Protection Program (DOE-VPP), marking more than a decade in the safety program.
Annual competition promotes manufacturing careers for students
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— From producing boat accessories to automobile parts, careers in manufacturing are exciting and widely available in the East Tennessee region. To inform local middle school students of these opportunities, the Anderson County Chamber, Anderson County and Campbell County schools, and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) recently kicked off the annual Dream it. Do it. competition at Junior Achievement of East Tennessee.
Y-12 employees have designated $1.22 million for organizations since fund’s inception
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Twenty-four East Tennessee nonprofits received a total of $180,000 from the Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) Community Investment Fund at a ceremony November 6.
Personnel will be performing preventive maintenance on the public warning siren system in the Oak Ridge area throughout the week of Nov. 6, 2023.
During that week, people in the area may occasionally hear audio from individual sirens in the vicinity of Y-12 National Security Complex.
The sirens are strategically placed to notify the public in the unlikely event of an on-site emergency that has impacts beyond the site boundary.
Chattanooga-based business serves Y-12, Pantex
The Oxide Conversion Facility will no longer be used for uranium recovery and purification.
Public invited to hear about the integration of Oak Ridge Schools
Y-12 National Security Complex managing and operating contractor Consolidated Nuclear Security, in partnership with the Scarboro Community Alumni Association, is offering a unique opportunity for the public to hear stories about the historic integration of Oak Ridge Schools.
Jefferson Middle School’s team received first place for their video about Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc.
In March 2023, the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs approved the W80-4 Life Extension Program (LEP) to transition into Phase 6.4, Production Engineering. The W80-4 LEP achieved Phase 6.4 entry following successful execution of the Preliminary Design Review and Acceptance Group Review and the System Baseline Design Review, and passing through the System Pre-Production Engineering Gate.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— To kick off Engineers Week, which is held annually during the last week in February, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) announced Monday that it is once again sponsoring five $1,000 grants for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in East Tennessee classrooms. The goal of the grants, designated for grades K–12, is to foster advancement of STEM activities in the classroom and to help develop Y-12’s future workforce.
Officials from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) today celebrated two new facilities that will soon begin operation at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The new fire station and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) replace buildings that were constructed in the 1940s.
Officials cut the ribbon to open the Emergency Response Training Facility in Oak Ridge.
Annual competition increases student awareness of manufacturing careers
Students from Robertsville Middle School get a jump on their project to the representative from Clayton Homes of Appalachia.
Y-12 employees designated more than $120,000 for East Tennessee organizations in 2022
Jason Bohne, CNS senior director of Communications, speaks at the CNS Community Investment Fund grant ceremony held at Y-12 October 17.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—Employees at Y‑12 National Security Complex are passing through new entrance booths to access the site’s high‑security area, the first step in the long‑planned Security Infrastructure Revitalization Program.
Crews replaced the previous security booths with new enterprise‑standard booths, or ESBs. The challenge was to complete that work without delaying employees’ arrival at their work locations.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—Richard “Rich” Tighe became president and chief executive officer for Consolidated Nuclear Security effective Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He replaces Gene Sievers, who had served as CNS's acting president and CEO since July.
Second multi-year HEU repatriation campaign fulfills countries' previous commitment and demonstrates their dedication to nuclear nonproliferation
WASHINGTON – Fulfilling a commitment made at the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) announced the removal of all highly enriched uranium (HEU) from the Kyoto University Critical Assembly (KUCA).
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— Y-12 flipped the switch on a new era as crews finalized the process of moving the entire site’s electrical supply to the new Pine Ridge substation.
In June, the Building 9204-02 (Beta 2) and Building 9201-01 (Alpha 1) electrical feeds were disconnected from the Elza-1 substation, marking the final load transition to Pine Ridge.
A Sustainability and Stewardship team removed legacy equipment from a Y-12 production building and decontaminated more than 38,000 square feet of space and, which removed legacy hazards from the site and made the space available for new processes and equipment.
CNS provides donations to winners for classroom resources
Norwood Middle School students, who partnered with Aisin Automotive, took first place in the Dream it. Do it. competition that introduces middle-school students to opportunities in manufacturing.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—Ten Consolidated Nuclear Security project teams, representing hundreds of employees and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Production Office staff, were recognized by NNSA for their work in 2020, supporting the national security missions at the Pantex Plant and the Y-12 National Security Complex.
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, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). The NSE is looking for the next generation of nuclear security professionals and working to hire over 3,500 new employees in 2022 to join its workforce of over 50,000 strong.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—When a major manufacturer in national security wants to augment its technology development and innovate its business processes, where does it turn? For Y-12 National Security Complex, the answer was just down the road at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT).
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration announced today that it is canceling its November 2020 contract solicitation for management and operation of the Pantex Plant and Y-12 National Security Complex and terminating the contract award announced in November 2021 for the two sites. NNSA intends to hold two new competitions for separate contracts to manage each site.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – A ceremony was held today at the Y-12 National Security Complex to unveil a National Park Service (NPS) sign at Building 9731 which is part of the NPS Manhattan Project National Historical Park (Manhattan Project NHP).
Y-12, Pantex honored for “green purchasing” efforts
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX turned green into gold and silver, respectively, with GreenBuy awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for sustainable purchasing. The awards recognize excellence in “green purchasing” that extends beyond minimum compliance.
WASHINGTON - The National Nuclear Security Administration this week held the groundbreaking of the multiyear Security Infrastructure Revitalization Program at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee. The project will replace a portion of the existing perimeter intrusion detection and assessment system, known as PIDAS, and upgrade other security features.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s Uranium Processing Facility Project has reached a significant milestone with all buildings being fully enclosed, or “in the dry.”
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— From hovercrafts and coding to aquaponics and pneumatics, five schools in the Texas Panhandle and five schools in East Tennessee will soon be advancing their educational efforts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) thanks to grants from Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), the managing and operating contractor for the Pantex Plant and Y-12 National Security Complex.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. — In recognition of Engineers Week during the last week in February, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is sponsoring $1,000 grants for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classrooms. The goal of the grants, designated for grades 6–12, is to foster advancement of STEM activities in the classroom and to help develop Y-12’s future workforce. CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex.
The Department of Energy 2021 Secretary’s Honor Awards recognized a significant number of NNSA employees for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to nuclear security. Of the 1,100 DOE employees recognized, the recipients included two individuals and 522 team members from NNSA.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— Consolidated Nuclear Security recently celebrated innovations at Pantex and Y-12 during fiscal year 2021. Personnel behind nine inventions and five patents were recognized in a combined virtual ceremony.
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) completed its acquisition of the LeMond Carbon Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, near the Y-12 National Security Complex on December 15. The acquisition marks NNSA’s successful conclusion of a first-ever Option to Purchase Agreement, which gives NNSA the opportunity to obtain flexible production development space.
Annual competition promotes manufacturing careers with students
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— The Anderson County Chamber, Anderson County Schools, and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) partnered to virtually kick off the annual Dream It. Do it. East Tennessee competition on Anderson County Television Dec. 1. The competition pairs area industries with middle schools to enable students to learn more about careers in manufacturing.
Warhead modernization activities ensure the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile continues to meet military requirements while enhancing safety and security
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) successfully completed the B61-12 Life Extension Program (LEP) First Production Unit (FPU) on November 23, 2021.
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced today it has selected Nuclear Production One, LLC (NPOne) for the Management and Operating (M&O) contract for the Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and Amarillo, Texas, respectively.
NPOne is a limited liability company, which consists of Fluor Federal Services, Inc. and AECOM Energy & Construction (an Amentum company).
Officials broke ground Oct. 28 on the Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center (ORETTC), a novel federal and state funded concept to provide first responder training and technology demonstrations.
Kasia Mendelsohn, Acting Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), was joined by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and senior managers from the Y-12 National Security Complex and NNSA to kick off construction.
Y-12 employee-recommended awards in 2021 focused on at-risk youth, food insecurity, mental health, and aid to frontline workers
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, in partnership with East Tennessee Foundation, recently awarded 17 grants totaling $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in 10 East Tennessee counties—Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Hamblen, Knox, Monroe, Roane, Scott, and Sevier.
The National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Safety, Infrastructure, and Operations took a significant step in advancing the Nation’s Enriched Uranium Strategy with its completion of the Nuclear Facilities Electrical Modernization (NFEM) portfolio. NFEM illustrates the type of foundational recapitalization work that is required for our aging infrastructure to continue meeting the Nuclear Security Enterprise’s vital national security missions.
The public will soon be able to get a sneak peek inside Y‑12 National Security Complex’s Building 9731 - a historic Manhattan Project-era building - without ever stepping foot on‑site. A virtual tour of select areas of the building is being developed in cooperation with the NNSA Production Office (NPO), the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Consolidated Service Center, and the National Park Service.
Navigating the labor market can be a challenge, but it’s one NNSA's Office of Management & Budget is prepared to meet. With more than a third of the nuclear security enterprise’s workforce eligible for retirement within the next five years, attracting and recruiting top talent is a high priority for NNSA.
Participants include students from Maryland, New York
After four decades of federal service, NNSA Sandia Field Office (SFO) Manager Jeff Harrell retired July 31. During the week prior to his retirement, he celebrated his extensive career at a picnic held in his honor with the SFO employees who have been like an extended family.
Earlier this year, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Nuclear Material Integration (ONMI), in cooperation with the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12), completed the Zero Power Physics Reactor (ZPPR) Depleted Uranium (DU) Recovery Project. The effort successfully recovered 28 metric tons of high-purity DU blocks previously used in the ZPPR; a research reactor located at the Idaho National Laboratory.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—Employees at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, recently received the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)’s Office of Safety, Infrastructure, and Operations (NA-50) Excellence Awards. This year’s awards recognized five Pantex teams and eight Y-12 teams for their exceptional accomplishments during Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is pleased to announce it received three DOE Secretary’s Project Management Achievement Awards July 13, 2021.
Each year, the Department recognizes projects that have demonstrated excellence in project management. Specifically, the Secretary's Achievement Award is presented to project teams that have demonstrated significant results in completing projects under budget and ahead of schedule.
The EPA has completed its review of letters submitted by the NNSA requesting concurrence on approximately 21 acres of real property as a clean parcel determination.
Patents, copyrights, and inventions recognized
Andrew Sharp (left) and John Fellers received a Government Use Award for creating the Balanced Magnetic Holder for Performance Testing. This device has increased efficiency, increased safety, and is applicable across the DOE nuclear complex.
CNS provides donations to winners for classroom resources
Jeff Edlund was honored by NNSA and the Department of Energy as its Safety System Oversight (SSO) Engineer of the Year for 2020.
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, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EDT). The NSE is looking for the next generation of nuclear security professionals and working to hire over 2,500 new employees to join its exceptional workforce in 2021.
As part of ongoing outreach to business owners and potential vendors, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) representatives will host a Partners in Excellence (PIE) Forum on Thursday, June 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT. During the virtual event, leaders will offer attendees information about successfully doing business with the Pantex Plant in Texas and the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee.
Funds will enable the program’s continued success
Y-12 is an FAA designated “No Drone Zone”
WASHINGTON - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced its intention to extend the current contract for the management and operation of the NNSA’s Pantex Plant (Pantex) in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on June 1. The extension will include a two-month base period with four, one-month option periods which may be exercised if needed.
CNS contribution made in honor of history-making Oak Ridge 85
After taking a deep breath to appreciate the achievements of his team and consider his next steps, NNSA Production Office (NPO) Manager Geoffrey L. Beausoleil stepped out into retirement April 30.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will be hosting a virtual hiring event Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Registration is available from now until the day of the event.
We strongly encourage job seekers to register and submit resumes before the day of the event.
NNSA is off to a strong start in 2021. From supporting new technologies to critical infrastructure projects, NNSA's achievements between January and April of this year have advanced its vital national security mission. Concurrently, NNSA's labs, plants, and sites have continued to ensure the effectiveness of the U.S.
NNSA celebrates the 51st anniversary of Earth Day across the Nuclear Security Enterprise
Last year was a big one. The United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But the follow-up to any notable event is just as significant. That’s why this year, NNSA celebrated the 51st anniversary of Earth Day by honoring sustainability accomplishments from our sites across the country and highlighting achievements right here at “home.”
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.
Y-12, Pantex honored for purchasing sustainable products
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— It’s not easy being green, but it’s getting easier … at least at Y-12 and Pantex. Both sites were recently recognized with a GreenBuy award from the U.S. Department of Energy for fiscal year 2020.
Automation Technology, Main Sail honored for support of Y-12, Pantex
Consolidated Nuclear Security is pleased to recognize two small businesses for making a big impact on the success of Y-12 National Security Complex and the Pantex Plant. CNS operates those two sites in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration.
West End Protected Area Reduction will enhance security, reduce costs, and clear the way for important demolition work
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.
Design and pilot demonstration will provide bridging capability for Y-12 while ensuring no reduction in workforce
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).
On Jan. 14, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced FY 2020 Performance Evaluation Summaries (PES) on the effectiveness of its Managing and Operating (M&O) partners in meeting the performance expectations established in their annual Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plans (PEMPs).
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will be hosting a virtual hiring event Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, although candidates will have the opportunity to register and submit resumes the day of the event.
Read full press release on the NNSA website.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – In a year when masks seem to outnumber wings, Y-12’s angels used some creativity to ensure local children have a wonderful Christmas.
The Tennessee branch of the T2 Employee Club distributed more than $11,000 to local charities to be used to purchase Christmas gifts for local children. The following agencies each received $1,400 for the children in their areas:
UPF’s Salvage and Accountability Building is the second major piece of the project to complete its structural steel
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee – The team building the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) at Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee placed the last piece of structural steel for the Salvage and Accountability Building (SAB), a major subproject, on Oct. 26 during a “topping out” ceremony and added a bonus piece of metal.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Building partnerships between educators and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) continues during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The company is partnering with the American Museum of Science & Energy (AMSE) to celebrate Nuclear Science Week for second-grade teachers and students at Oak Ridge schools.
Donnelly, team honored for efforts
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security Chief Operating Officer Bill Tindal praised nine teams for “their tremendous contributions in our path toward mission excellence."
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – The Y-12 National Security Complex successfully conducted its first full-scale emergency exercise since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Y-12 regularly conducts emergency exercises and drills with various scenarios to ensure it can effectively respond to potential emergencies, but the September 1 exercise was the first to include the pandemic safety protocols established by Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), which operates the site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Sievers named site manager, Scott becomes vice president
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Two established leaders moved into new roles within Consolidated Nuclear Security. Gene Sievers, formerly vice president of the Mission Assurance organization, now serves as the Y-12 National Security Complex Site Manager. Blake Scott, previously senior director of Lithium Transformation, replaced Sievers as vice president of Mission Assurance.
Administrator Gordon-Hagerty takes Ambassador Billingslea on Nuclear Security Enterprise roadshow
CIO expands capability for remote work during COVID-19 epidemic
Joe Harris left the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., at the beginning of February this year and reported to work at Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, (CNS) in Oak Ridge, Tenn. just 10 days later. The new chief information officer—with responsibility for leading the Information Solutions and Services organization—had no idea a worldwide pandemic would thrust incredible requirements on the CNS employees and organization shortly after his arrival.
Y-12, Pantex honored for sustainable purchasing practices
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) is demonstrating a continued commitment to business partnership, even in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of ongoing outreach to business owners and potential vendors, CNS representatives will host a virtual Partners in Excellence (PIE) forum on August 26. During the online PIE event, leaders will offer attendees a slice of knowledge about successfully doing business with Pantex and the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee.
Company’s work with Hatfield Construction highlighted
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC recently was recognized by the Department of Energy with the DOE Mentor of the Year award for its work with Hatfield Construction, LLC.
Michelle Reichert becomes CEO as Morgan Smith retires; Bill Tindal becomes COO
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – The Y-12 National Security Complex has an improved fire protection system after workers recently completed an extensive eight-year plant-wide effort to replace more than 9,850 sprinkler heads in six different facilities.
Grant from Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC allows expansion of services to Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—Entering the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee is much like finding shelter in a storm. With bookshelves, a rocking chair and cozy group rooms, the center is more like home than an institution.
East Tennessee Foundation Neighbor to Neighbor Fund and others receive funds
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – As the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the economy and the health of our neighbors in East Tennessee, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) and Y-12 employees are contributing to the community in a number of ways.
Y-12 helps feed white-tailed deer
Oak Ridge, Tenn. — Spring is the busiest time of year for Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue in Clinton. With 41 school field trips and other educational events lined up this season, 2020 was shaping up to be a banner year for the nonprofit zoo. Then the pandemic struck.
“COVID-19 hit us hard,” said James Cox, zoo owner and founder. “We stumbled.”
School trips were canceled. Ticket sales vanished. With more than 500 animals to feed and care for, Cox wondered how he would make ends meet.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Thirteen Consolidated Nuclear Security project teams representing more than 570 employees were recognized recently by the National Nuclear Security Administration for their work supporting the national security missions of Y-12 National Security Complex and the Pantex Plant.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) Project continues to make progress with the recent completion of a new electrical substation at the Y-12 National Security Co
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Hammers, paint sprayers and circuit boards replaced notebooks, pencils and erasers for one day at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. At a recent career fair, students were able to explore these tools of the trade and ask questions.
Y-12 employees and members of the Atomic Trades and Labor Council and the Knoxville Building and Construction Trades Council staffed the booths. This outreach is focused on inspiring future workers, and is sponsored by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, which manages Y-12 National Security Complex.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Jimmy Dalton and Danny Rowland, both outside machinists at the Y-12 National Security Complex, are the first at the site to earn Reliability and Maintainability Implementation Certification through Y-12’s partnership with the University of Tennessee.
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC honored current service members and veterans at an early Armed Forces Day celebration last week at Y-12 National Security Complex.
The program was led by many veterans, including Senior Director of Y-12 Environment, Safety and Health Gene Sievers (U.S. Navy), who recognized prisoners of war and those missing in action by explaining the table set to symbolize those in the armed forces who were missing from the celebration.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS), the managing operator of the Y-12 National Security Complex, announced on May 7, 2019, that ARS International, LLC, is the Y-12 Small Business of the Year and Karen Prillhart, as the Y-12 Small Business Advocate.
The announcements were part of a combined ceremony with the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The three organizations honor outstanding small businesses and local leaders annually at the “Celebrate Oak Ridge Business” breakfast at the Double Tree Hotel.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – A video using a time-traveling theme to describe SL Tennessee, LLC took home top honors in the fourth annual Dream it. Do it.
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee – Charitable organizations from across East Tennessee are invited to apply for grants from the CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund, established by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS), which operates the Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
CNS established the fund through the East Tennessee Foundation in 2014 as part of its commitment to Oak Ridge and the surrounding communities.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.— The videos are in, and it is now time to vote in Anderson County’s “Dream it. Do it.” middle school competition. The program is in its fourth year and includes six schools from Anderson County and Oak Ridge school systems.
Dream it. Do it. is sponsored by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Anderson County and Oak Ridge schools and Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS). The competition is designed to bring student awareness of job opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – A one-of-a-kind training program that prepares emergency responders to protect themselves and the public when responding to attempted thefts of radioactive material has completed 10 years of operation.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, managing and operating contractor for the Pantex and Y-12 sites, announced that contributions from employees, retirees, and the parent companies topped $1M in donations in 2018.
The sites engaged in yearlong campaigns to generate money for the United Way, raising funds through silent auctions and various jewelry, book and food sales at the sites as well as employee contributions.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—Students from Morgan County Career & Technical Center attended a Manufacturing Day event at Y-12 National Security Complex.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—CNS CEO Morgan Smith recently announced three management changes, naming Doug Freund vice president for Operations Support, Ed Rogers vice president for Business Management & Transformation, and Jason Trichel the manager of Internal Audit, Ethics & Employee Concerns. Freund, Rogers, and Trichel replace three senior CNS leaders who retired: Darrell Graddy, Doris Heim, and Jim Nobles.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – On July 3, 2018, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC and the International Guards Union of America reached terms on a new five-year labor agreement expiring on August 15, 2023.
CNS management is pleased discussions between the two parties have resulted in a new labor agreement and recognizes the IGUA membership’s important contributions to Y-12 and national security.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—One of the largest construction projects in Tennessee has reached the halfway mark in purchasing approximately $1.5 billion of goods and services.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, is hosting a Partners in Excellence Outreach Forum Thursday, June 7, for construction and construction-related businesses. The forum will be held at Y-12’s New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Road in Oak Ridge, from 8 a.m. to noon (with check in at 7:30 a.m.) and will feature an overview of the Y-12 site, procurement process, site requirements, and how to do business with CNS. Y-12 construction buyers, the construction team, and CNS management will be on hand to answer questions.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – The Uranium Processing Facility project at the Y-12 National Security Complex recently achieved major milestones that are propelling the project into its next phase of nuclear facility construction. About 400 skilled craft employees and professional services personnel will join the project in the next few months as part of the first wave in construction hiring.
The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce recently held its Annual Business Luncheon to recognize local companies and people for their business excellence and community spirit. Among those honored was Y-12’s education outreach specialist Kristin Waldschlager, who received one of the R. C. Hoskins awards.
Among her achievements, Waldschlager was recognized for her involvement with the Chamber’s Board of Directors as the Education Outreach Specialist, the Youth Leadership Anderson County program, and her work coordinating the Dream It. Do It. program in Anderson County.
On Tuesday, February 20, Anderson County Commission unanimously approved a resolution of appreciation honoring the Y-12 National Security Complex for its 75-year anniversary. Sponsored by Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank and Commissioners Tim Isbel (chair) and Chuck Fritts, the resolution acknowledges Y-12’s rich history through the Manhattan Project and Cold War eras, as well as the site’s crucial current missions that contribute to our nation’s security.
AMARILLO, Texas/OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – United Way contributions at the Pantex Plant and the Y-12 National Security Complex totaled some $1.1 million, Consolidated Nuclear Security, the sites’ managing and operating contractor, announced today. Contributions from employees, retirees and the corporation were gathered during the sites’ recent campaigns.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Some 212 Pantex and Y-12 employees recently were recognized by the Office of Defense Programs for setting the bar high with their work and significant contributions to sustain our nation’s nuclear deterrent.
“The work that underpins the stockpile is complex and challenging,” said Phil Calbos, principal assistant deputy administrator for Defense Programs. “These awards recognize the most exceptional of those efforts, and it is important to take time to honor those involved. Our superb people are at the core of NNSA’s role as part of the deterrent.”
The Y-12 National Security Complex received the Secretary of Energy’s 2017 Federal Energy and Water Management Award for work completed by the NNSA Production Office, Consolidated Nuclear Security, and Johnson Controls, Inc. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that made significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government. The Y-12 team was the only group from the Department of Energy to receive a 2017 FEMP award.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The Y-12 National Security Complex successfully has fabricated and delivered to the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) space-reactor core components for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Kilopower Reactor Using Stirling Technology (KRUSTY) system. The system recently achieved criticality in a test at NNSS using the highly enriched uranium alloy components produced at Y-12.
The Consolidated Nuclear Security procurement team recently was recognized by the director of the Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC) at the Kansas City National Security Campus for a total strategic procurement savings of $13.5 million to NNSA in Fiscal Year 2017.
The SCMC is a National Nuclear Security Administration prime contractor that works with NNSA and Department of Energy contractors to leverage $4 billion spent annually by these sites for operating supplies, services, transportation and logistics, and information technology.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge Office (ORO) is initiating a series of controlled burns of grassland areas on the DOE Oak Ridge Reservation for prescribed burning on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Three Bend Area off Pump House and Bull Bluff Roads.
Beginning this week and continuing through mid-November 2017, weather permitting, controlled burns will take place:
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee—Emergency response personnel from the National Nuclear Security Administration and Consolidated Nuclear Security, along with federal, state and local emergency management personnel, will conduct an emergency management exercise September 20 in and around the Y 12 National Security Complex.
During this exercise, people in the vicinity of Y-12 may observe police and other emergency response vehicles, as well as responders simulating activities. These activities are part of the exercise.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security President and CEO Morgan Smith recently received the VPP Contractor Champions Award for outstanding performance and leadership in advancing the Department of Energy’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) at the 33rd National Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) Safety and Health Conference.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.--Employees of the National Nuclear Security Administration Production Office (NPO) have donated 43,398 pounds of food as part of the annual U.S. Department of Energy’s Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign.
The NPO FFF donations are supporting the efforts of the High Plains Food Bank, Amarillo, Texas, and the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
“I’m extremely proud and moved by the generosity of NPO employees. These donations will have an important impact for those in need in East Tennessee and the Texas Panhandle,” said Geoff Beausoleil, NPO Manager.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC has chosen four employees for its Fellows Program, one from the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX, and three from the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN.
The program recognizes technical staff members at Pantex and Y-12 who achieved status as a national or international expert in their field. Each fellow serves a renewable two-year term acting as the technical expert in their competency area and mentor to other staff.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – As part of the first combined ceremony honoring outstanding small business and local business leaders, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) honored their Small Business of the Year, and CNS President and CEO Morgan Smith was recognized with the Kerry Trammell Volunteer of the Year award. This is the first year CNS, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce have combined their award ceremonies.
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee – Charitable organizations from across East Tennessee are invited to apply for grants from the Y-12 Community Investment Fund established by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS), which operates the Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee – Y 12 inventors were awarded honors for their innovative technology accomplishments during the recent 13th annual Technology Transfer Awards Ceremony. The site has a long history of producing technologies that are transferred to the private sector.
Ten patents were awarded in fiscal year 2016 in areas ranging from an apparatus for characterizing aerosols to several unique material processes.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The company received an award for Facility Management Contractor Small Business Achievement of the Year at the 16th Annual Small Business Forum and Expo.
AMARILLO, Texas/OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – United Way contributions at the Pantex Plant and the Y-12 National Security Complex totaled some $1.2 million, Consolidated Nuclear Security, the managing and operating contractor, announced today. Contributions from employees, retirees and the corporation were gathered during the sites’ recent campaigns.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – CNS CEO Morgan Smith has announced Lyle Cary as Vice President of Safeguards, Security and Emergency Services at the Pantex Plant and Y-12 National Security Complex.
Cary replaces Ken Freeman, who is retiring December 30, after a career spanning 40 years of security leadership, including a 30-year Air Force career that concluded as deputy director of Security Forces.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC achieved a significant increase in contracting with small businesses during fiscal year 2016, eclipsing its small business contracting goals and awarding more than $276 million at Pantex and Y-12.
The small business dollars awarded represented an increase of more than $36 million over FY 2015 figures, and were 67 percent of all funding awarded, exceeding CNS’ FY 2016 goal of awarding 55 percent of all procurement dollars.
Oak Ridge, Tenn.--More than 230 Pantex and Y-12 employees were recognized at National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs Awards of Excellence ceremonies recently held at the respective sites.
Two Pantex teams and six Y-12 teams were recognized by members of site management, as well as Roger Lewis, NNSA Associate Deputy Administrator for Stockpile Management, and Mike Thompson, NNSA Assistant Deputy Administrator for Major Modernization Programs, in Washington, D.C.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Y-12 Emergency Management personnel will perform maintenance of an emergency warning siren located on Quincy Avenue in Oak Ridge. During the maintenance, abbreviated soundings will be performed to ensure operability once repairs are completed. The Quincy Avenue warning siren is located approximately one block west of Lafayette Drive and north of State Highway 62.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. -- During the week of October 10, Y-12 Emergency Management personnel will perform maintenance and testing of warning sirens located in a two mile radius of the Y-12 National Security Complex.
The warning sirens are intended to alert the public in the unlikely event of an emergency involving a potential hazardous material release at Y-12.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – On September 13, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC and the 16 local unions that comprise the Knoxville Building and Construction Trades Council reached terms on a new five-year labor agreement expiring September 30, 2021. The agreement also has an option for CNS to extend the new agreement without further negotiation for an additional five years through September 30, 2026.
Employees of the National Nuclear Security Administration Production Office have donated 50,177 pounds of food as part of the annual U.S. Department of Energy’s Feds Feed Families campaign. The amount of food donated is almost double the amount donated in the 2015 campaign and continues NPO’s tradition as a leader in this campaign among NNSA offices across the Enterprise.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Charitable organizations from across East Tennessee are invited to apply for grants from the Y-12 Community Investment Fund established by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS), which operates the Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
CNS established the fund through the East Tennessee Foundation last year as part of its commitment to Oak Ridge and the surrounding communities. In May, CNS awarded grants totaling more than $180,000 to 30 local nonprofits.
AMARILLO, Texas – Representatives from Congress, the Department of Energy, and other distinguished national, state and local leaders joined leaders from Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC—the managing and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Pantex Plant—for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for the new Administrative Support Complex (ASC).
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC purchased more than $210 million in goods and services from small businesses during the first nine months of fiscal year 2016, including more than $149 million at the Y-12 National Security Complex and $61 million at the Pantex Plant. Small business contracting at Y-12 includes more than $10 million in small business obligations for work on the Uranium Processing Facility project, which is managed by Bechtel National, Inc., through a subcontract with CNS.
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee—Emergency response personnel from the National Nuclear Security Administration and Consolidated Nuclear Security, along with federal, state and local emergency management personnel, will conduct an emergency management exercise June 8 in and around the Y-12 National Security Complex.
During this exercise, people in the vicinity of the Y-12 NSC may observe personnel simulating response activities and performing environmental monitoring or sampling, but these offsite activities are part of the exercise.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- Jeff Edlund, who conducts day-to-day federal oversight of enriched uranium facility operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex, has been named the U.S. Department of Energy “Facility Representative of the Year.”
The Y‑12 National Security Complex has completed disposition of 2,247 containers of mixed waste more than two years ahead of a September 2018 deadline.
The waste removal was mandated by the Oak Ridge Reservation Site Treatment Plan through a State of Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation Commissioner's order to the U.S. Department of Energy. The disposition of this material is part of a larger effort to dispose of legacy waste materials. Mixed waste is defined as material that consists of hazardous and radioactive waste.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Some 30 volunteers from Y-12 National Security Complex kicked off the 2016 CNS community service focus by volunteering to restore the Elkmont Campground Amphitheater in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday, April 16.
This effort marks the 20th year that the Y-12 Help to the Smokies Volunteer Team has contributed time and financial support to maintain the park’s infrastructure. The current management and operations contractor, Consolidated Nuclear Security, has continued this legacy by providing financial support for the volunteer project.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – The Y-12 National Security Complex has completed significant infrastructure upgrades to the plant’s Analytical Chemistry facility to improve mission capability and reliability. The year-long effort was completed on schedule and budget.
Built in 1957, Building 9995 provides comprehensive analytical services in support of core missions, environmental compliance and overall worker health and safety at the Oak Ridge facility.
United Way contributions at the Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant totaled some $1.1 million, Consolidated Nuclear Security, the managing and operating contractor, announced today. Contributions from employees, retirees and the corporation were gathered during the sites' recent campaigns.
The campaigns also added more than 500 Leadership Givers, who have pledged to donate $1,000 or more. Corporate gifts of some $155,000 also added to the total.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Beginning March 10, DOE’s Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management is conducting a project that requires large, slow-moving equipment on Highway 58 and Highway 95. Motorists transiting the area during this time should be alert for slow-moving vehicles and expect occasional delays.
Dismantlement of W69 canned subassemblies has been completed at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The W69 was the warhead for the short-range attack missile and was retired from the U.S. nuclear stockpile in 1992. The last W69 weapon was dismantled in 1999. The Y‑12 site originally assembled the W69 CSA in the 1970s and began disassembly in 2012.
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Effective today, Feb. 15, 2016, Michelle Reichert becomes the Deputy Enterprise Manager for Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS), reporting directly to CNS President and CEO Morgan Smith. CNS is the managing and operating contractor for two key national security facilities: the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Effective Feb. 1, 2016, Morgan Smith will become the President and CEO of Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC. Smith succeeds Jim Haynes, who returns to an executive position at Bechtel after successfully leading CNS through its first phase as a consolidated organization. As President and CEO, Smith will be responsible for the management and operations of the Pantex Plant and the Y‑12 National Security Complex, key production facilities in the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise.
260 employees at the Pantex Plant and the Y-12 National Security Complex received National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs Awards of Excellence at an annual ceremony held recently at the respective sites. The recipients were recognized at the sites by members of site management as well as Steve Goodrum, NNSA Assistant Deputy Administrator for Stockpile Management at NNSA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
