Oak Ridge Y-12 National Security Complex

[Rennhack]

Don't forget to vote, keep your comments civil.

[Andy Owen]

Y-12 is a good place to retire from the road, Maggie and I now have 3 boys and have been here for 10 yrs.  HPs can contact Kelly Services at 865-481-4900 for a starter job which could turn into a long term "house job" with BWXT or SEC.  Rates are about $24-28/hr for Sr Techs with a L or Q clearance.  Area is real nice to raise a family.  DOE is downsizing K-25 and X-10 sites or presently known as ETTP and ORNL. 
Thanks
Andy Owen

[deserthawk238]

I was wondering if anyone has taken the Y-12 site specific RCT exam. I was given a manual and told I had two weeks to study and then take exam. Is it simular to the core (multiple choice) or is it a different format? Is there anywhere where you can view sample questions ie: Nukeworkers core practice exam? If anyone can give me a heads up I would appreciate the knowledge.

                                                JC

[Rennhack]

I have never taken Y-12's PArt 2, but I have taken others.  It is also multiple guess format.  I do not know of any practice tests or question examples for part 2.  I'd suggest you focus on the objectives, but leave no stone unturned (i.e. all of the material in part 2 is testable.  My Part 2 asked my the density thickness of the wall of an RO-2, and what was the lowest MeV Beta that a 44-9 could detect.

[Rennhack]

Volfireman,

Great article.  PLEASE read this:
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,5385.0.html

[Ray McGinnis]

I have a question for anyone working at Y-12 or Oak Ridge in general.  Just outside the gates of the facility on the Y-12 side, there is a radiological lab that we like to use from time to time.  I just did a desktop audit of them yesterday.

I did an onsite audit of them right after 9/11 and the rumor was that the gates to Oak Ridge were going to be expanded so that they would require govenment clearance to get to their building.

Does anyone know if this actually happened?  It is not important that I know this.  Now we do desktop audits of all labs based on DOE audits.  I am just curious if this actually happened.  Names were left out to protect the innocent, LOL.  I just wanted to know, if I ever wanted to visit the lab again, do I need Oak Ridge clearance to do it?  An innocent question from curiosity.

[volfireman07]

Y-12 has not moved their access control points, but that does not mean the building you are referring to is still accessible.  They may have installed badge scanners on the doors or some other measure.  Without knowing which building you are talking about it is hard to give you a good answer. 

Access to the Y-12 site has changed.  You have to bring in your birth certificate or passport to prove US citizenship.  They put a little sticker on your badge to show you meet the access requirements.

[Andy Owen]

I just wanted to update the Y-12 contact subcontractor list.  Kelly lost their contract and it has now been given to DeNuke, they are at 704 Illinois Ave in Oak Ridge.  Contact number is 865-220-0046.

Maggie and I are still here and are doing fine.

As for the access into the Bioassay Lab, you can enter the west lobby but you must have a contact person and reason to enter the building.  Your best bet is to go the visitors center and get a visitors badge.     

[DaveWarren]

Andy,
        Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope all is going well over there at the "Y". Are they looking for more technicians or just rolling the old techs over to DeNuke. Or should I consult Johnna on that question?
          Big Daddy

[Shonkatoys]

I heard they are rolling Kelly Techs. I think getting DeNuke in is a good deal.  Getting a new company in the area with good people. 

[DaveWarren]

It is a newer company and that is a good thing. The nice thing about them is that most of them have been down here for a few years, and are familiar with the way the things are operated here locally. Most, if not all, were working at BNFL (K Buildings) at one time or another. I believe that is accurate, but can't confirm it.

Anyway, it never hurts to have a fresh face and try on a different color hard hat.....

[johngault]

      beware the redhead in safety.  it bites

[DecommMan]

Any decommissioning work there?