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Pantex to Conduct Emergency Management Exercise
Pantex Plant’s Emergency Management Department will conduct an emergency exercise on August 1, 2018. During this exercise, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. people in the vicinity of the Pantex Plant may observe emergency personnel simulating response activities as part of the exercise.
We apologize for the inconvenience; however, emergency exercises test the ability of emergency personnel to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations, and ensure the public, Pantex employees and the environment would be protected in the event of an actual emergency.
Again, you may observe response personnel simulating response activities as part of the exercise, but if you observe suspicious activity before or after August 1, please report your observations to
477-5000.
Pantex to hold external hiring event
Pantex is holding a targeted external hiring event on Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCDC. Applicants are encouraged to pre-register by applying for requisition 18-0000 on pantex.energy.gov/careers. Submit a resume and identify specialty for the following groups ONLY:
- Cyber security
- Information technology (system architects, service transition)
- Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, engineering techs)
- Planning and control (planners, schedulers, estimators)
- Manufacturing (production managers)
- Metrology
- Supply chain (buyers, contract specialist)
- Skilled crafts: electrician, electronic, instrument, pipefitter, HVAC/refrigeration, fire service, electrical safety
- Security (system administrators, material control, technical security, IT security)
This event is NOT for production technicians, janitors, security police officers, clerks, yard workers, or material handlers. Children not permitted.
AAF announces 2018 CNS Pantex employee-directed community grants
AMARILLO - Sixteen nonprofits in the Texas Panhandle are better able to continue or expand their missions thanks to grants from the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF)-administered Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) Pantex Community Investment Fund. AAF and CNS, which manages Pantex for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration, today announced the recipients of charitable funds totaling $150,000.
“Our goal was to give our employees a voice in determining where corporate dollars are invested in the community where they work, live, and volunteer,” said Jason Bohne, CNS Communications director. “By working together with the Amarillo Area Foundation, we are confident that these grants and their recipients will have a positive impact in the Panhandle.”
A total of $620,000 has been awarded to nonprofits throughout the Texas Panhandle since 2016 when the grant program began. “Pantex has always been committed to improving and supporting our surrounding communities. We are very proud to continue our employees’ legacy of giving by contributing to Panhandle organizations through the CNS Community Investment Fund,” said Pantex Site Manager Todd Ailes.
The advisory committee, comprised of Pantex employees, reviewed grant applications and recommended grant awards to AAF. The grantee organizations were selected based on the following funding priorities: basic needs; children, youth, and family; community development; education; and health and wellness.
Organizations and the funds they will receive are as follows:
| Recipient Name | Grant Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Area CASA | to recruit, train, and retain new Volunteer Advocates in order to serve more children who have suffered abuse or neglect | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Children's Home | to support the Caring for a Child Program that provides for children in residential care | $10,000 |
| Another Chance House | to provide food and wellness support to men in the emergency shelter and transitional housing programs | $10,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | to provide services and resources to youth aging out of foster care in the FYi (Fostering Youth independence) program | $5,000 |
| Camp Alphie | to help pay for lodging for the summer camp for youth who are cancer survivors and their siblings | $10,000 |
| Faith City Mission | to provide the basic needs of food and shelter to homeless and impoverished individuals | $10,000 |
| Family Care Foundation | to provide dental care to children and adults unable to afford the services | $10,000 |
| Family Support Services | to provide support services to veterans, surviving spouses, and dependents | $7,500 |
| Great Plains CASA for Kids | to assist with the renovation of the Great Plains CASA building, which will allow for program expansion | $10,000 |
| Heal the City Free Clinic | to support the chronic care program, Shalom, which provides primary care services for the uninsured and chronically ill | $10,000 |
| Hope & Healing Place | to support the Generations Family Program, which helps family members process grief due to the death of a loved one | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | to pay for wish expenses for children in the Texas Panhandle facing a critical illness | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo | to cover the $20 per night for families who are unable to contribute toward their stay | $10,000 |
| Sharing Hope Ministry | to cover a portion of the salary for a part-time educational coordinator for the Center for Advancement | $7,500 |
| The Refuge @ Dumas | to replace the kitchen fire-suppression system and repair equipment to meet the fire code | $10,000 |
| Turn Center | to purchase an alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) device for special-needs children who are non-verbal | $10,000 |
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) operates the Pantex Plant, located in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, under a single contract for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. Pantex and Y-12 are key facilities in the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise, and CNS performs its work with a focus on the performance excellence and the imperatives of safety, security, zero defects and delivery as promised.
For more information on each site, visit www.pantex.com or www.y12.doe.gov. Follow Pantex on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Follow Y-12 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr.
CONTACT
Steve Myers
Communications
Office (806) 573-6032
stephen.myers@cns.doe.gov
25 years of striving for excellence
For the last 25 years, a group of Pantexans have met during lunch to improve their communication and leadership skills. The Pantex Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club recently celebrated the club’s silver anniversary with a special meeting.
“The Lunch Bunch is one of 15 clubs in the Amarillo area and one of 16,400 clubs around the world, “ said Pantexan Natalie Waters, Toastmasters immediate past District 23 director. “In the past decade, members of club number 9440 have received approximately 111 Toastmasters awards and the club has been designated as Distinguished in eight of the past 10 years.”
Waters, whose term ends June 30, recognized visiting Toastmasters dignitaries and shared the organization’s background and values for visitors and potential members during the event.
Dennis Williams, a Pantex laboratory technician and founding club member, shared how membership has impacted his career, and guest speaker Alonzo Everhart, a Pantex senior operations advisor, shared his tips for communicating in stressful situations. NPO Facility Representative Jessie Phifer acknowledged how far she’s come since her first speech full of fidgeting and filler words.
“I may not have been the ‘um’ queen, but I was the queen of other things such as ‘like’ and ‘you know’,” admitted Phifer.
Keynote speaker Deputy Site Manager Corey Strickland stressed the importance of building a solid communication pipeline and how active listening has helped in his nearly 25-year career at Pantex.
“Effective communication is the cornerstone of being a good leader,” said Strickland.
The 25th anniversary celebration also included door prizes, a club president “changing of the guard”, and a reception for members and guests.
The Pantex Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays in the JCDC S1.C102 conference room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome.
Safety engineers translate kickball passion to the office
Going by the name “Just Kickin’ It,” a group of employees in Pantex Safety Analysis Engineering (SAE) displayed the true definition of teamwork during last season’s kickball league. The league, organized by @Socialete Sports, gave the SAE team the opportunity to kick balls, run bases, and socialize with people from all walks of life.
The passion on the field translated to the office. “Safety analysts take their work seriously, and we consistently work as a team to get tasks done. Constantly in competition, we work hard against ourselves, peers, and deadlines to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals,” team member Terrence Cooper said.
Emergency Management program recognized for strong local partnerships
Pantex Emergency Management received the Texas Emergency Management Partnership Recognition Award at the annual Texas Department of Emergency Management Conference in San Antonio. Each year, this award is given to one business, nonprofit, school, hospital, or government agency for contribution to its local community by demonstrating a significant commitment to creating a strong partnership with the local government officials and participation in local community preparedness initiatives.
Pantex FD Chief recognized
Congratulations to Pantex Fire Chief Mike Brock who has successfully completed the professional designation of chief fire officer.
Manager of Pantex Emergency Services Daniel Gleaves said, “Mike is one of only 1,305 CFOs worldwide. It’s another example of his dedication and professionalism.”
A comprehensive peer review determined Brock met the stringent criteria, which includes demonstrating excellence in his experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence.
Pantex FD wins Battle of Badges Cook-off
The Pantex Fire Department recently won Best Ribs and People’s Choice Award at the annual Battle of the Badges Barbeque Style Cook-off. While there, the group presented the @100 Club of the Texas Panhandle with a $500 check to help further their mission of supporting area emergency workers. After the event, members of the fire department took all of the leftover barbeque to the men and women fighting the grass fires in Armstrong County.
Pantex 2018 Armed Forces Day Celebration
Pantex recently held its annual Armed Forces Day celebration to recognize and thank veterans and active military members for their service in support of our country. The ceremony featured presentation of the colors by the Pantex Fire Department Honor Guard, recognition of the POW/MIA table, and a keynote address by Lyle Cary, CNS vice president for Safeguards, Security, and Emergency Services.
Pantex hosts Partners in Excellence Forum
Pantex hosted a Partners in Excellence Outreach Forum attended by representatives from 61 companies looking to do work with CNS.
Small Business Program Manager Ryan Johnston said, “Pantex must have a broad base of contractors to partner with to ensure mission success. The forum provided local and national contractors the knowledge needed to establish these partnerships.”
Discussion included upcoming opportunities for construction related scopes, an overview of the site, and how to do business with CNS.
