Our History
Demonstrating Commitment and Excellence Since 1992.
At Polestar Technical Services, we think a company's history is important. Knowing the past helps shape the future and our company's identity.
1992: Polestar Applied Technology Founded
Jack Devine, Dave Leaver, Ed Rumble
1993: Entry to DOE - PUREX and Spent Nuclear Fuel Projects
1998: Partnered with DOE-EM—National Facility Deactivation Initiative
Wrote the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) Order and 5 associated implementing Guides, and the Deactivation Handbook. Developed POWERtool estimating software.
1999: Richland Office Opened
2003: Jack DeVine named Chief Closure Officer at Savannah River Site
2003: Presidents award "Best in Closure" Westinghouse Savannah River Company
2004: Developed SUPERmodel software
2004: FFTF Proposal
Polestar named a prime team member
2006: Polestar GB Was Formed
Chaplecross, NDA and Sellafield support
2007: Polestar Acquired by WorleyParsons Group Inc.
January 2008 – Rebranded - Polestar, a WorleyParsons Company
January 2009 – Rebranded - WorleyParsons Polestar
2009: Key support on 618-7 Burial Ground Project
Project Management Institutes, Richland Chapter 2009 Project of the Year
2010: DOE NNSA Defense Award of Excellence
Integrated Planning Team
2013: Began divestiture negotiations with WorleyParsons
2013: Incorporated Polestar Technical Services
A Woman-owned Small Business
November 13, 2013
2014 – April 28, 2014: Completed divestiture and began operations as Polestar Technical Services
2014: Recognized for Achieving Project Excellence
Fitzpatrick Condenser Replacement Project
2014: DOE NNSA Defense Programs Award of Excellence
Consolidated Maintenance Program Initial Implementation Team
2015: "Built to Last" – Rebuilding our company culture
Values, purpose, BHAG strategy