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DOE names deputy cleanup manager in Oak Ridge

Posted at 7:29 pm December 20, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Laura Wilkerson

Laura Wilkerson

 

The U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday named a deputy cleanup manager in Oak Ridge.

The new deputy manager, Laura Wilkerson, has been selected as the deputy manager of the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management, or OREM. That’s the program responsible for cleanup projects at federal sites in Oak Ridge, including the East Tennessee Technology Park (the former K-25 site), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Y-12 National Security Complex.

Wilkerson previously served as the director of OREM’s Planning and Execution Division, a press release said. She has more than 25 years of federal service. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: cleanup, deputy cleanup manager, deputy manager, DOE, East Tennessee Technology Park, ETTP, federal sites, Laura Wilkerson, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management, Oak Ridge Reservation, OREM, ORNL, transuranic waste, U.S. Department of Energy, Uranium-233 Disposition, Waste Management, Y-12 National Security Complex

Robbins named deputy manager of NNSA Production Office

Posted at 1:17 am December 10, 2014
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Teresa M. Robbins

Teresa M. Robbins

Teresa M. Robbins has been named deputy manager for the National Nuclear Security Administration Production Office, or NPO.

In her new role, Robbins is responsible for day-to-day management and tactical execution of NPO activities. NPO is responsible for contract management and technical oversight of the consolidated contract at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge and Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas.

“Ms. Robbins has a wealth of technical and project management experience and excellent personnel management skills,” said Steve Erhart, NPO manager. “She is a great addition to the senior executive team in NNSA.”

Robbins has more than 20 years of experience in nuclear facility operations, engineering, safety analysis, maintenance, and risk analysis within the U.S. Department of Energy complex, a press release said. She previously held several leadership positions at NNSA, where she served as the deputy federal project director for the Uranium Processing Facility project, and more recently as acting senior scientific and technical adviser and then as the acting assistant manager for environment, safety, health, and quality for NPO. [Read more…]

Filed Under: National Nuclear Security Administration, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: consolidated contract, contract management, deputy manager, National Nuclear Security Administration Production Office, NNSA, NNSA Production Office, NPO, nuclear engineering, nuclear facility, Pantex Plant, Steve Erhart, Teresa M. Robbins, U.S. Department of Energy, uranium processing facility, Y-12 National Security Complex

Kevin Hall named DOE Oak Ridge Office deputy manager

Posted at 10:44 pm May 8, 2013
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Kevin Hall

Kevin Hall

The U.S. Department of Energy has named Kevin Hall as deputy manager for the Oak Ridge Office.

“In this role, Hall reports directly to the ORO manager, with responsibilities for the integration of operational and internal business activities, and serves as a focal point to address cross-cutting issues, internal initiatives, and continuity of leadership for the ORO,” a press release said.

“Kevin is an experienced executive with vast leadership and management skills,” said DOE-ORO Manager Larry Kelly. “He will be a huge asset to our operation, and I am excited to welcome him to our management team.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge Office, Top Stories Tagged With: deputy federal project director, deputy manager, DOE-ORO, Kevin Hall, Larry Kelly, Mixed Oxide Fuel Facility, Oak Ridge Office, ORO, Savannah River Site Office, SRSO, U.S. Department of Energy

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