TWPC Project
As the prime contractor to DOE ORO for the Oak Ridge Transuranic (TRU) Waste Processing Center (TWPC) for more than four years, EnergX functioned as the Management and Operation Contractor for this Hazard Category 2 Nuclear Facility. EnergX performed the work without incident and met all milestones since taking over the facility in 2006. EnergX successfully implemented more than 70 DOE Orders including DOE O 413.3A project management program, DOE audited and approved project controls program, and all state and EPA regulations.
EnergX was recognized by DOE-ORO for Outstanding and Exceptional Performance ratings in annual evaluations. Most recently, the Performance Rating, Business Relations, and Management of Key Personnel for 2009 was Exceptional and Working Relationship and Performance of Key Personnel received Excellent Ratings. In addition, EnergX was recognized by the National Safety Council for 4 years of a perfect safety record and received ORO’s “Outstanding Safety Award.” EnergX also achieved Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Status at the TWPC site and ISO 14001 certification.
While working hand-in-hand with DOE ORO, EnergX’s mission at the TWPC was to complete design/build of the TWPC and to safely receive and process Contact Handled- (CH-) and Remote Handled- (RH-) TRU waste as well as solid radioactive wastes including Low Level Waste (LLW) and Mixed Low Level Waste (MLLW) resulting from the processing of TRU waste for subsequent disposal at an approved repository. EnergX was responsible for all aspects of the project including waste tracking, characterization, sorting, processing, treatment, packaging and transportation. Known waste streams consist of debris, soils, Supernate (SN), and Sludge (SL). In addition, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulated constituents were processed individually and in radioactive waste streams. EnergX is also responsible for management and disposal of industrial and sanitary wastes generated at the TWPC. Treatment activities at the TWPC include absorption of residual and containerized liquids, container venting, and macroencapsulation.
EnergX’s commitment towards safety and a strong safety culture was reflected in a fully Integrated Safety Management System. EnergX plans, procedures and instructions implement the five core functions, the seven guiding principles of ISM and the four supplemental high-reliability principles in accordance with DOE P 450.4, DOE Safety Management System Policy. EnergX also managed a DOE-approved QA Program that met DOE Order 414.1C and 10 CFR 830. In addition, EnergX provided analysis, design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of the training program. The Oak Ridge training facility was instituted in response to training needs for workers hired under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). A second shift was added to increase the TWPC waste processing capability, in effect doubling the TWPC waste processing work force.
EnergX implemented a comprehensive environmental management and waste management program at the site. The staff performs monitoring and oversight activities and provides regulatory support of on-going operations and waste disposition. EnergX achieved full ISO 14001:2004 certification of its environmental management program. EnergX achieved and maintained both Nevada Test site (NTS) and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Waste Certification Program approvals for waste managed at the TWPC. EnergX has not received an NOV or other negative inspection from the regulators.
