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URENCOnewsmagazine
Summer 2015
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Operating
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URENCO USA’s Campus
Commons Building Opens
In this edition
2014 Year in Review • Leaving His Mark • Employee Service Awards
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On the evening of February 24,
2015, URENCO USA welcomed
employees, their families and
members of the surrounding
communities to the Grand
Opening of the URENCO USA
Campus Commons Building.
URENCO USA President & CEO Dave Sexton
remarked, “Occupancy of this Commons
Building represents a key milestone towards
the completion of site construction activities
and our transition to a fully operational
facility. This building is the last major
structure to be constructed on-site in the
near future.”
The URENCO USA Campus Commons
Building was designed by the architectural
firm, Dekker, Perish, Sabitini of
Albuquerque, NM. The Building was
designed to “embody” New Mexico and
the art featured in the building is from New
Mexico artists. The landscaping around the
building was selected to have the maximum
impact for color, but with conservative water
consumption.
Jaynes Corporation was selected to
construct the 32,000 square-foot building.
The money used to construct the building
was taken from cost-savings during the
construction of Project Phase II, Separation
Building Module (SBM) 1003.
The campus commons building houses a full service cafeteria called Café
235. Employees can purchase breakfast, lunch, and take home catering for
their families at the end of the day. The building includes a state-of-the-art
gym where employees are able to work with personal trainers or participate
in group exercise classes.
URENCO USA would like to thank all of the vendors who worked on the building: Dekker, Perish, Sabatini; Yearout Mechanical, Inc.;
DKD Electric, LLC; and Sound & Signal Systems of New Mexico, Inc.
A Message from Dave
URENCO USA:
Our Promise Fulfilled
Typically, when I think about URENCO USA, I tend to focus
on the things yet to be done – both in the short-term and the
distance future. However, as we near the completion of the
major construction on-site, I find myself also reflecting on our
accomplishments and the extraordinary skills, talents and behaviors
that contributed to this realization. The knowledge gained from
our lessons learned has created a strong foundation for URENCO
USA’s continued success. Also, I feel overwhelming pride about
the quality of the project and appreciation for all of those who
contributed to keeping our promise of building the first nuclear
project in the United States in almost thirty years and the only
commercial operating gas centrifuge facility in North America.
There are so many who have given selflessly of their time and
talents to build URENCO USA and without their dedication,
courage, and creativity we would not have been successful. A
path that has ultimately led to a unique project, design, style,
and technology along with an exceptional ability to overcome
challenges and all the while focusing on safety as our number one
priority and providing matchless support to the community with
open arms and big hearts.
Many times I have been asked if this project is one of the most
significant accomplishments in my career and I must unequivocally
say yes. We all have achieved important milestones in our lives,
whether they be personal, as part of a small team, or within a
larger organization, but very few have the potential to facilitate
positive change on a large scale. As I reflect back on my
professional endeavors, there have been many achievements that
have brought about great joy, but none as remarkable and with
such broad reaching impact as being part of URENCO USA.
During this time of change, I am reminded that in life as well as
with this project, that we will be remembered for what we build
and not for what we buy, and for what we give and not for what
we get. As the project reaches completion and we say goodbye to
those who have been part of the construction for several years, I
want to thank those who have completed their assignments and
are moving on to their next project along with those who will
remain an integral part of our long-term staff for choosing to lead
life that matters. You will be long remembered for all the promises
that you have fulfill at URENCO USA.
I look forward to our continued success and I am fully confident
that there are things on the horizon that URENCO USA will build or
give that can surpass what we have done to date. My confidence is
centered upon the uniqueness that is embedded in our culture that
will continue to give us the edge to face the challenges that are
ahead of us and the innovative spirit to achieve future goals that
will inherently benefit our people, plant, and community.
ZERO HARM - at Work and at Home
As part of the ongoing Zero Harm campaign efforts, safety information is provided to keep
employees safe at work and at home. In this issue, the focus on Situational Awareness.
The following are barriers to situational awareness. Recognizing
these barriers and taking corrective action is everyone’s
responsibility:
• Perception based on faulty information processing
• Excessive motivation
•Complacency
•Overload
•Fatigue
• Poor communications
Perception – perception is the mental picture
of reality. Past experiences contribute to our
sense of reality. Based on past experiences, when
something looks similar to what is expected, the
reaction is the same; when in fact, it may not be
the same. Employees don’t always pay attention to
information if it doesn’t match their own mental picture.
Excessive motivation – this behavior is best described as “get
home-itis” when employees may have an overwhelming sense
of needing to complete the current task to get to the next task.
This affects workers ability to fully assess the situation and any
associated safety risks.
Complacency – when employees assume everything is under
control. When tasks are routine, complacency can easily occur.
Don’t assume the task has zero differences – the environment may
differ, the equipment may be worn, etc.
Overload – when employees are overtasked, high stress
can cause distractions, increased errors in judgment,
and performance. Prioritize tasks and delegate
those that can be delegated.
Fatigue – when employees are tired, we don’t
process information fully. Adjust work routines
and sleep patterns to ensure alertness and fitness
for duty.
Poor communications – a factor in many safety
related incidents and injuries. The level of situational
awareness achieved is directly related to the level and
quality of communications with everyone involved in any given
situation.
Take time to review these barriers and understand them fully.
Recognizing these barriers and taking the time to eliminate them
assists in increasing the situational awareness of any situation.
Every employee should go home from work the same way they
arrived, injury-free.
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Leaving his Mark
How do we say goodbye to a dedicated employee, a compassionate human being,
a loving father and husband, a supportive friend, and a consummate volunteer,
like Mark Tidwell? We don’t. We keep sharing the stories about him that keep him
near and dear to our hearts. Mark, URENCO USA Procurement Engineering Manager, passed away suddenly
on November 16, 2014. Those who worked and volunteered with him, were inspired by him, and laughed
with him, will continue to honor his legacy through their memories.
One of Mark’s colleagues
Laura Tate Reinhold, UUSA
Procurement Supervisor
reflected, Mark, “knew it all.”
At first, she was not familiar
with the core and non-core
equipment she was asked to
purchase and Mark was always
there to answer her questions
using a mentoring manner. “He
had an incredible memory and
Heather and Mark
could balance so many issues at
once, even when problem solving
and trouble-shooting changes (for example, in equipment
requirements and the timing of their arrival on-site) he was
adept at building strong work relationships.”
Throughout the three years that Ken Templeton worked
with Mark at URENCO USA, he was impressed with Mark’s
honesty, his work and personal ethics, and that he treated
everyone equally. What was most impressive was his
commitment to making URENCO USA the “best that it
could be,” said Templeton. “He didn’t tolerate mediocrity in
himself or others, and he was focused on doing things right,
according to regulations which he knew inside and out. His
knowledge and understanding of materials and services was
incredible. There isn’t anything out here now that we don’t
see Mark’s hand in at some time.”
Another colleague, Aric Cowne, UUSA Construction
Director, believes the lessons imparted to others by Mark
are many and have had a deep impact on the company.
In his experience, “Mark’s
vision for this company and its
people was always grounded in
doing business the right way;
clear thought at the planning
level, operational execution
throughout construction, and
always ensuring that work was
performed in a safe manner and
that the quality that went into
equipment installation met the
end objective.” Cowne goes on
to reflect that Mark enforced
the principle of leading by example. He says, “When I think
of Mark, I always think of someone who led by doing. “
Mark’s volunteerism is legendary. He was involved with
Vision for Andrews, Relay for Life, Richie Enrichment,
Chili-Fest Cook-Off – he loved to cook – and any other
project that helped others in need. He had a servant heart!
Templeton concurs when he reflects on how willing to help
others Mark had been, “He could be trusted completely and
was trusting of others and would be wholly engaged in a
project. He was very reliable and always pulled his weight.”
Mark, the family man, was also widely known for his
dedication and pride in his family. His wife, Heather, is a
valued URENCO USA employee, and his children were a
delight for him to teach and help shape the people they will
become.
Mark will continue to be missed.
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Employee Service Awards:
Taking time to celebrate each other
2003
Thanks to the perseverance of one
employee, Hank Adams, Senior
Project Manager, UUSA has started
honoring employees’ for their
length of service. The story goes
that Hank would periodically stop
in to talk with Ruth Girón, Vice
President of Human Resources
and Organizational Development,
on various subjects but, before he
left her office, he would ALWAYS
remind her that, “We really should be recognizing people
who have continued to work here since the beginning.”
Ruth would always agree, note it on her long list of “Things
to Do,” and then get distracted by urgent tasks pertaining
to building the business, that is until this year.
This past September, URENCO USA Human Resources
and Organizational Development held URENCO USA’s first
recognition of employees, Employee Service Awards.
Below are photos of Service Award attendees grouped by
year they joined the company.
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011
2010
2012
2013
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All Employee Meetings
Since 2006, URENCO USA has held Employee Meetings in several different venues: Lea County Event Center,
Eunice Community Center, Trailer 10-3 and most recently the Campus Commons Building.
Regardless of where the meeting is held, UUSA employees enjoy their time together.
In November, 2014 all employees were treated to a Thanksgiving lunch and meeting at the Eunice Community Center.
URENCO USA held the first All Employee Meeting in the newly opened Campus Commons Building, February 19, 2015.
Kansai Visits URENCO USA
Seven international visitors from Japan spent four very busy
working days at URENCO USA this past November, witnessing
sampling and sub-sampling processes and, among many other
things, weighing of three product cylinders to be shipped
to Japan sometime in the future. Five delegates represented
Kansai Electric, the second largest Japanese utility, its fuel
fabricator, Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuels, and its shipping agent,
eEnergy. They were accompanied by two representative from
URENCO’s agent in Japan, Itochu Corporation. The purpose of
the visit was to complete a detailed audit of relevant processes
within URENCO USA prior to receiving its first shipment of
enriched uranium from URENCO USA.
The Japanese delegation are photographed outside the URENCO
USA Security Building with members of the URENCO USA and
URENCO, Limited hosts.
The most senior
representative from Kansai
smiles with his URENCO USA
gift, a turquoise bolo tie at
the final dinner celebration.
One of the Mitsubishi Nuclear
Fuels representative with a
cowboy hat and his URENCO
USA gift, a turquoise bolo tie.
Here are a few photos from the Kansai,
Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuels, and eEnergy visit
to URENCO USA.
The Japanges delegation poses in front of the autoclave in
Separations Building Module (SBM) 1001.
The Japanese delegation is pictured with members of the URENCO
USA Lead Team and cowboy performs from the final dinner
celebration. The Japanese were treated to traditional bar-b-que
dinner and a cowboy performance by a troupe from Ruidoso, NM.
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Year in Review
Changing of Hands – In February 2014 the announcement was made that former URENCO USA President & CEO Gregory OD Smith would
assume a new role with URENCO Group and Dave Sexton would succed him as the President & CEO of URENCO USA.
On April 9, 2014, URENCO USA introduced UF6 into the last
remaining cascade in Separation Building Module (SBM) 1003, Phase
II of construction. This major milestone brought the capacity of UUSA
up to approximately 3.7 million separative work units (SWU). To
celebrate this achievement, ice cream trucks were called to the site
and treated everyone on-site to their favorite frozen treat.
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On June 3, 2014, New Mexico Governor Susanna Martinez made
a visit to the site and toured the facility. This is the first time the
governor had been on-site since she was a candidate.
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9-11 Day of Service
Since 2009, the Saturday closest to September 11,
has been observed as a day of remembrance and
tribute to those who tragically lost their lives when
the Twin Towers fell at the hands of terrorists in
2001. URENCO USA employees have said the best way
they can acknowledge this sad event is to spread their
generosity across a number of renovation projects
to help those less fortunate in our communities.
Employees, their spouses, children, friends, family
and neighbors come out of the woodwork to be
part of this annual event.
The 2014 Day of Service was originally scheduled from September 13, 2014, but due to a year’s
worth of rain being dumped on West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico during the month of
September, the Day of Service occurred on October 4, 2014. About 250 URENCO USA and Waste
Control Specialist employees and their family members descended on the selected homes that day.
Here are a few of the photos from the projects in Eunice, NM and Andrews, TX.
Group photo of the participants in Eunice, NM
The homeowner of house in Eunice poses while
URENCO USA employee Carol Wormington paints in the
background.
URENCO USA Security Manager Bryan
McGowen’s daughter, Kyleigh, helps with
painting at a project in Andrews, TX.
Andrews’ Mayor Flora Braly and Andrews’ City Manager
Glen Hackler pose with a home owner.
Group photo of the participants in Andrews, TX
Mrs. Jones, a Eunice resident receives a newly renovated
trailer from URENCO USA to replace her home, which
was beyond repair.
UUSA
Family Photos
Periscope
Nico Medina, son of Rick and Ariana Medina
Date
Event
Contact
May 27 - Aug 6
Interns ARRIVE
Ruth Archuleta 394.6574
May 28
RELAY FOR LIFE Pancake Breakfast
Lisa Hardison 394.6099
May 30
URENCO USA Relay for Life Golf Tournament
Lisa Hardison 394.6099
June 5
Hobbs RELAY FOR LIVE Event
Dave Tomar 394.6208
June 12
Splash into Summer: Eunice
Billie Charo 394.5205
June 23
Splash into Summer: Andrews
Billie Charo 394.5205
June 24
Richie Enrichment Appreciation Lunchen
Billie Charo 394.5205
July 4
Independence Day
Christie Brown 394.5247
July 18
Splash into Summer: Hobbs
Billie Charo 394.5205
Four “Commonsense”
Cybersecurity Tips
Try these commonsense tips to reduce your online risk:
Raylan Richards, son of UUSA’s Ritchy, and wife
Shawnna Richards.
By the
numbers...
Cost Estimated at Completion:
Phase II
• Investment increased to $1,048B in April
• EAC unchanged at $1.1B
Phase III
• Investment increased to $568M in May
• EAC unchanged at $707.M
Hours without a construction Lost Time
Injury: 73,897 SWU Production:
Cascades On-line: Filled Product Cylinders: 54
785
(256 Onsite + 520 shipped)
Shipped Product Cylinders: Received Feed Cylinders: 1. Rebuild your password program. There’s no wiser, or easier, way to
strengthen both your personal security and your ability to protect your
employer’s sensitive data. Make a list of all your passwords, then take a
hard look. Are they long enough? Do they use upper- and lowercase letters,
numbers, and special symbols? Do you have a separate password for all your
accounts? Could an intelligent person guess your passwords by knowing
personal information about you? Make your fixes—and then burn that list!
2. Learn to adjust social-media security settings. Far too many people
simply accept default settings at Facebook, Twitter, and other sites. These
settings actually do a pretty good job safeguarding your
privacy—but only if you make use of them. For
example, at Facebook, you can create different
categories of Friends so that, for example, only
the small group you truly trust can see your
vacation plans or pictures of your family.
3. Protect all your devices, not
just your laptop. These days,
most PC users are pretty savvy
about automatically downloading
software security patches and
making use of anti-malware
tools. But now more than ever,
it’s just as important to protect
your smartphone and tablet
with equal diligence. There
are plenty of excellent security
apps available for these mobile
devices.
521
2471
(1994 onsite + 477 shipped)
Filled Tails Cylinders: Sampled Product Cylinders: (208 onsite + 520 shipped)
1025
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© National Security Institute, Inc. — January, 2015
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Eunice, NM 88231
In this edition
Summer 2015
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URENCO USA’s Campus Commons Building Opens
03
A Message from Dave
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ZERO HARM - at Work and at Home
04
Leaving his Mark
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Employee Service Awards: Taking time to celebrate each other
06 All Employee Meetings
06 Splash into Summer
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Kansai Visits URENCO USA
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Year in Review
10
9-11 Day of Service
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UUSA Family Photos
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By the numbers...
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04
11Periscope
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08
Four “Commonsense” Cybersecurity Tips
about U Editorial Team
If you have any comments or contributions, please contact a member of the editorial team:
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Eunice: Lisa Hardison [email protected]
Billie Charo [email protected]
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