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Removing Transuranic (TRU) waste from U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is important for our
community; it is important in keeping commitments to the State
of Tennessee; it is important for the DOE Headquarters and
credibility with Congress and taxpayers.
DOE established the TRU Waste Processing Center (TWPC) as a
regional center for the management, treatment, packaging and
shipment of DOE TRU waste legacy inventory. TWPC is also
responsible for managing and treating Low Level and Mixed Low
Level Waste generated at ORNL.
TWPC is operated by Wastren Advantage, Inc. (WAI) under
contract to the DOE’s Oak Ridge Office.
WAI is a Piketon, Ohio-based 8(a) small disadvantaged
business with offices in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Piketon, Ohio;
Grand Junction, Colorado; Denver, Colorado; Paducah, Kentucky;
Chesapeake, Virginia; and Idaho Falls, Idaho.
TWPC is a highly experienced team committed to continuous
improvement, attention to detail, working in a safe and
efficient manner, and maintaining a safety conscious work
environment.
TWPC is Partnered with DOE
WAI and the DOE Oak Ridge Office entered into a “partnering
agreement” in May 2011 that is aimed at fostering a more
collaborative working relationship between the two entities.
This is the first of two pilot agreements planned for Oak Ridge
that will feature the partnering concept and act as springboard
for other DOE sites. The
partnering agreement will provide both entities an opportunity
to see the work from each other's point of view and to share in
common and integrated mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
While both DOE and WAI continue to work well together,
the partnering agreement brings our people and our processes
closer together to find win-win solutions.
TWPC is Committed to Continuous Improvement
TWPC
is committed to an ongoing process of organizational
self-discovery, self-improvement and maintenance of the improved
condition. Working
level employees have been selected as Champions of Excellence in
various disciplines to assist in identifying opportunities for
improvements in processes, programs and activities.
They participate on Continuous Improvement Teams to
evaluate, develop and implement changes that will enhance TWPC’s
safety, production, and efficiency, and enhances customer
satisfaction.
Continuous Improvement is an “all hands” activity at TWPC.
