The 2000 decade at the Y-12 plant - Modernization

The 2000 decade at the Y-12 plant - Modernization Terms that define programs come and go, some stay longer than others. The new look of the 100 or more people who came on board in November 2000, and soon thereafter, when BWXT Y-12 took over as management and operating contractor, served to speed up the changes needed. This shutdown lasted far longer than anyone thought. Housekeeping became less than desirable and during the years when several production processes remained inactive after the shutdown of operations in 1994, it was difficult to keep the emphasis on upkeep of facilities that were not being used. There were some processes that were still not back in operation 10 years later. So, entering the 2000 decade after years of discouraging funding levels that caused layoffs during the 1990s and the change of contractors coming in November 2000, all contributed to a situation where Y-12 was primed and ready for a culture shift and a change in perception regarding housekeeping, upkeep of facilities, demolition of structures that were beyond their useful life and just general pick up and clean up. The 2000 decade at the Y-12 plant - Modernization Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 03/04/2012