Kent Dorr, Senior Program Manager at CH2M HILL, speaks at ETEC on May 9
ETEC hosts two special meetings on Energy the week of May 12
May 30: Baker Center’s Energy & Environment Luncheon
Congressman Lincoln Davis’s Federal Funding Seminar
ORAU Recognized as One of Tennessee’s Best Employers for the Second Straight Year
Henry to Lead B&W Y-12’s Nuclear Safety Program
ETEBA Names Executive Director
Roundtable: Working Smarter
REAC/TS Collaborating with UT, ACMT to Offer New Training Course
Inventor resources available at OSTI’s DOepatents Web site
ORAU’s Commitment to Environmental Management Recognized by International Organization
Better farming could avert Gulf dead zone
Kent Dorr, Senior Program Manager at CH2M HILL, speaks at ETEC on May 9
“Securing the 2012 London Olympics”
Kent Dorr is CH2M HILL’s Program Manager for the 2012 London Olympics’ $600M Security Capital Projects and Security Operations. The program consists of three major types of projects: construction projects totaling $136M, equipment procurement and installation projects totaling $70M and Engineering Design support totaling $170M. In addition, Kent manages the Olympics’ $224M security personnel contract that provides pre-event security during site preparation and construction, as well as post-game during the decommissioning phase.
Before heading to London for CH2M HILL, Kent managed a $496M fast-track design-build water program in Iraq. The majority of the projects were large scale water treatment and wastewater treatment plants. All the projects had security and logistical challenges due to location and increased insurgent activity.
Kent was also Project Manager at one of the world’s most complex and challenging DOE sites, Rocky Flats, which serves as a model for other DOE closure projects. Additionally, Kent has served as a course instructor at the Project Management Institute in Iraq and for the Project Management Masters Program at Denver Technical College.
ETEC hosts two special meetings on Energy the week of May 12: Supply Chain Management with TVA and Public Policy with Jerry Paul
Manufacturing Meeting with TVA’s Supply Chain Manager on May 12:
As part of our Nuclear Energy Working Group monthly meeting, ETEC will host Duane Olcsvary on May 12. Olcsvary is a General Manager for Supply Chain at TVA’s Watts Bar Unit 2, in Spring City, Tennessee. He participated in the Nuclear Energy Institute Manufacturing Outreach Workshop in Columbia, SC last month where he presented on the topic of, “What Does a Nuclear Project Look Like” and will share a similar presentation at ETEC. Duane heads the procurement for Watts Bar 2 and is interested in the local supply chain opportunities and resources in this area. This will be a “brown bag” lunch meeting for ETEC members interested in learning more about TVA’s procurement needs and the new Watts Bar 2 factory in Spring City.
Please note that the location of the May 12 Nuclear Energy Group Meeting has changed. We will now meet at the Y-12’s Visitor Center also known as the New Hope Center, on Scarboro Rd. The meeting room is the Luncheon Area behind the curtain of the Y-12 History Exhibit Hall. The area is just to the left of the front door as you enter the lobby. No badge is required. For directions to the Visitor Center please go to: http://www.y12.doe.gov/about/visit/directions.php
Public Policy and Jerry Paul on May 14
ETEC will host Jerry Paul, distinguished fellow on energy policy at the University of Tennessee's Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, on May 14 from 12-1:00p.m. Jerry Paul is a nuclear engineer and an attorney, and he formerly served as a state representative in Florida. He served as a member of the U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee and as the Florida representative for both the Southern States Energy Board and the National Conference of Legislators Committees on Environmental and Natural Resources.
His topic will be, "The Howard Baker Center for Public Policy Energy Program and Emerging Energy Issues of Focus.”
This will also be a “brown bag” lunch meeting at the UT Outreach Center, 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike (the site of ETEC’s Friday morning meetings). The event is open to all ETEC members and guests.
If you are interested in attending these meetings please RSVP to Helena: 865-483-4577 or helena@eteconline.org
May 30: Baker Center’s Energy & Environment Luncheon
Continuing with the Baker Center’s Energy and Environmental Policy Luncheons, the next meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2008 to hear Dr. Marilyn Brown, professor of public policy at Georgia Tech who currently serves on the National Commission on Energy Policy. She will present the new recommendations of the Commission and lead a discussion on U.S. Energy Policy.
Lunch will begin at 11:30am with the presentation/discussion from 12:00-1:00pm. This luncheon will be held at the UT Outreach Center, 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge (the site of ETEC Friday morning meetings).
Please RSVP to Rachel Berghorst of the Baker Center at 974.0931 or at rberghor@utk.edu no later than May 28, 2008. Seating is limited so please respond as soon as possible. If you plan to attend, please make every effort to be there since lunches will be paid for whether you are there or not.
Congressman Lincoln Davis’s Federal Funding Seminar
This year’s Federal Funding Seminar will take place at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center on August 11th & 12th. With the focus on “Working Together to Enhance our Communities,” several federal and state agencies have been invited to participate in this annual event. There will be two tracks of focus at the seminar, one will be for businesses that are looking to expand or contract with the federal government and the other track will be geared toward community organizations and elected officials that are interested in federal grants and programs.
On the morning of August 11th, there will be a golf tournament to start things off. This tournament will take place at the Wilowbrook Golf Course in Manchester. If you are interested in entering a team, please download the PDF application at: http://www.house.gov/lincolndavis/funding_seminar.htm
For those interested in attending all or portion of this event there is an RSVP form available on the website as well: http://www.house.gov/lincolndavis/funding_seminar.htm
For more information/questions contact Congressman Lincoln Davis’ McMinnville office at 931-473-7251.
ORAU Recognized as One of Tennessee’s Best Employers for the Second Straight Year
Source: ORAU Press Release
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—For the second year in a row, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has been recognized as one of the Best Employers in Tennessee by Business Tennessee magazine in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Tennessee State Council, the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Best Companies Group.
The fourth annual Best Employers in Tennessee program recognized 27 companies, which were split into two groups: 16 small/medium-sized companies (25-249 employees) and 11 large-sized companies (more than 250 employees). ORAU was selected as one of the best employers from the large-sized companies category.
"ORAU is truly honored to be recognized as one of Tennessee’s best employers for the second straight year," said ORAU President Ron Townsend. "Performance is the foundation of our corporate culture and our success depends on the contributions of every employee. ORAU not only strives to ensure that we have the most talented and committed individuals working for us, but that they also feel valued and appreciated for the work that they do."
This Best Employers in Tennessee assessment and award program was designed to recognize the best places of employment in Tennessee that benefit the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. Winners are chosen based on a number of factors, including an organization’s vision and values, compensation and benefits, communication, and corporate citizenship.
During the assessment process, detailed information was gathered about each participating company through an employer questionnaire and an employee survey, which was administered by ModernThink LLC. In the survey portion of the assessment, ORAU scored highly among its employees for strong leadership, diversity, a comprehensive benefits package, and a flexible work environment.
To be eligible for consideration, companies must have met the following criteria:
- Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity
- Be a publicly or privately held business
- Have a facility in the state of Tennessee
- Have a minimum of 25 employees in the state of Tennessee
- Be in business a minimum of one year
For more information on the Best Employers in Tennessee program, visit www.BestEmployersTN.com. A full listing of best employers is detailed in the May 2008 issue of Business Tennessee magazine.
Henry to Lead B&W Y-12’s Nuclear Safety Program
Source: B&W Y-12 Press Release
OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE—Darrel Kohlhorst, president and general manager of B&W Y-12, has announced that Joe Henry has been named Y-12’s chief of Nuclear Safety Operations and will be responsible for Y-12’s nuclear safety program and conduct-of-operations improvement initiatives.
Henry joins B&W Y-12 from EnergySolutions where he served as executive vice president. Henry also served as the chief operating officer of Duratek, which was acquired by Energy Solutions in 2006.
During a 33-year Navy career, in which he attained the rank of rear admiral, Henry commanded a ballistic missile submarine and an attack submarine, served as chief of staff of the Atlantic Submarine Force in Norfolk, Va., and as commander of Submarine Group Ten in Kings Bay, Ga.
He also served as director of total force planning, manpower and information resource management and later as director of military personnel plans and policy for the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. Henry is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Brenau University.
Kohlhorst also announced several other management changes including the appointment of Bill Reis as B&W Y-12’s vice president of Programs and Quality, where he will be responsible for Y-12 functions that execute defense programs work, program planning and quality assurance. Additionally, John Gertsen was named vice president Y-12 Engineering. Previously, Gertsen had been director of Engineering.
Randy Spickard was named vice president and director of a newly formed Science, Technologies and Partnerships organization. In this position, Spickard will be responsible for development and deployment of technologies that support current missions while finding, through partnerships and collaborations, new mission areas for Y-12.
Nancy Johnson was named director of Y-12 Productivity. In this new position, Johnson will lead an integrated site-wide effort at all levels of the company to assess and improve how the B&W Y-12 delivers its products and services and to improve the company’s effectiveness and efficiency. Improvements to productivity and efficiency are key strategic areas for Y-12.
B&W Y-12 operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
ETEBA Names Executive Director
Pete Greenwalt has been named Executive Director for the Association. Now retired from the U.S. Department of Energy, Pete has extensive experience at a number of sites. Many of you may remember him from the 18 years he spent in Oak Ridge as Branch Chief of the Budget Division. He has also spent a number of years at the DOE Ohio Field Office in a variety of roles that included Director of the Budget Division, Chief Financial Officer, and Project Manager for Ashtabula and Columbus Closure Projects. Pete has a B.S. in Finance and a MBA, both from Virginia Tech. Pete will be attending the May 8 TN Chapter Membership Meeting.
Roundtable: Working Smarter
Source: BusinessTN
In early March, during the Engineering Excellence Awards hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies, University of Tennessee President John Petersen put it plainly: "We don't generate enough scientists and engineers for the needs of the country," he said. Petersen quoted stats showing that only 22% of Tennesseans have a B.A. Degree, 5% below the national average, which puts the state 43rd in the nation. It's a variant on a common refrain heard from business leaders throughout the state—Tennessee needs to cultivate a highly educated, homegrown workforce. Business sat down with Charlie Hawkins, James Neeley, Mike Ragsdale & Melissa Rivers discuss Tennessee's need for a highly educated, homegrown workforce. For the complete article and the interviews please go to: http://www.businesstn.com/pub/5_5/features/8540-1.html?utm_source=043008ebri
REAC/TS Collaborating with UT, ACMT to Offer New Training Course
Source: ORAU Press Release
Awareness-level course focuses on emergency medical response to exposures from toxic chemical and radiological materials
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—In an age when terrorist threats are a very real possibility, there has been increasing concern that many of the most likely threats will involve "agents of opportunity (AOO)" or materials that are readily available and can be used to incite fear and harm. Understanding the concept of chemical and radiological AOO and their effect on civilian populations is important for medical personnel and public health officials responsible for emergency preparedness and response.
To address this training need, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/ Training Site (REAC/TS) are collaborating to offer an awareness-level course on emergency medical response to exposures from toxic chemical and radiological materials. The two-day course is designed to familiarize healthcare providers and other medical and response personnel who might have a role in planning and preparing for an emergency response to toxic exposures.
The course, scheduled for May 29-30, 2008, on the University of Tennessee-Knoxville campus, will provide an introduction to a variety of toxic syndromes and will review the medical and psychological consequences of exposures to a variety of materials. The program will also be available via videoconference at additional UT campuses across the state. Participants will earn 13.75 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits at the completion of the training.
A full course schedule and details are available by visiting http://orise.orau.gov/reacts/course-aoo.htm. The registration deadline is Friday, May 16.
The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) is managed by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Inventor resources available at OSTI’s DOepatents Web site
Source: OSTI Website
Inventors interested in working with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) can find a wealth of resources through OSTI’s DOepatents Web site. Information on intellectual property and laboratory partnering, small business innovation and technology transfer, DOE inventions and innovation, and much more is available from the Inventors Resources link. Also available are breakthrough and award-winning DOE Innovations from the past two decades along with a searchable database of patents sponsored by DOE through a variety of funding mechanisms, including grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. DOepatents is DOE’s central collection of patent information, demonstrating the Department's considerable contribution to scientific progress from the 1940s to today. More information for inventors can be found at the DOE Technology Transfer Web site. Questions about technology transfer at DOE may be addressed to DOEtechtransfer@science.doe.gov.
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