Meet APM Inventory Parts Specialist, Ronald Brown!

This month’s spotlight features APM Inventory Parts Specialist, Ronald Brown! Ron started as a union carpenter in Ohio. He then moved to Florida and joined the carpenter’s hall. A few days later, he was asked if he could work with the Millwrights for about a week. Ron’s been with APM ever since! That was in 2006, so he’s worked with APM for 19 years! At work, Ron is a Superintendent and trainer, but outside of work, he is a parent and grandparent. We are so excited to spotlight Ron! Read more to get to know about his favorite quote, top life highlights, and surprising fact.

Reflections ... APM Pillar Showcase - SWAT Card Development

This month we are highlighting the SWAT Card to showcase our APM Pillars —Accountability, Candor, Collaboration, and Transparency. As you will read, the SWAT Card development and use engages all 4 APM Pillars. We asked Bryan Williams, our EHS Director, to share his insights on the new SWAT Card.

Communications TeamApril 14, 2025Reflections, Culture Pillars, SWAT Card DevelopmentComment

Meet APM Aero Superintendent, Steven Petty!

This month’s spotlight features APM Aero Superintendent, Steven Petty! Steven has been a millwright for most of his career. He learned about APM when he was dispatched for a job in Hackberry, LA and began working with APM in August 2021. Outside of work, he is a parent to 3 boys and 1 girl. We are so excited to spotlight Steven! Read more to get to know about his typical workday, biggest influence, and proudest moments.

Communications TeamApril 2, 2025employee, spotlight, family, Superintendent, workday, biggest influence, proudest momentsComment

Get the Buzz ... APM Gas Power Achieves Safety Streak and 5 Star Jobs!

On an outage from September 10th to November 14th, 2024, APM Gas Power achieved 100% safety and quality! They’ve maintained this streak of no recordable injuries or quality issues at this site for the past 3+ years! Incredible!

Employee Spotlight Meet APM Gas Power Superintendent, Thomas Andrew Sims!

This month’s #EmployeeSpotlight features APM Gas Power Superintendent, Thomas “Andrew” Sims! Andrew has been with the company for 21 years and has made a name for himself though his hard work and determination. In fact, his success pushed him to be nominated for Superintendent of the Year at our most recent Awards Gala! Check out the below to learn more about Andrew and his perspectives on the job.

Communications TeamMarch 19, 2025Employee Spotlight, Gas Power, SuperintendentComment

Get the Buzz… Boiler Breaks Ahead of Schedule at Seminole!

In October of 2024, APM Boiler traveled to Palatka, Florida for a planned outage at Seminole Combined Cycle Facility. Several calls were held prior to arrival at site to ensure the support team had a full understanding of expectations. The scope included performing warranty claims to include modifications of a gas diverter and floor baffles, replacing 3 valves (2 within code boundaries and an F91 valve with Post Weld Heat Treatment), and oversight of several supporting contractors, for Unit 1, Unit 2, and the Steam Turbine.

Communications TeamMarch 12, 2025Boiler, Safety and Quality Excellence, EfficiencyComment

Reflections ... APM Pillar Showcase - Risk Review Process

Starting today we will be featuring a dedicated blog post each month that showcases one of the APM Pillars —Accountability, Candor, Collaboration, and Transparency. These posts will highlight how each pillar is actively being implemented across various functions within our business. Through these insights, we aim to illustrate the integral role these Pillars play in driving our success and fostering a cohesive work environment. This month, we asked Adam Frank, our Business Intelligence Director, to share his insights on the new Risk Review Process.

Communications TeamMarch 7, 2025Reflections, Culture Pillars, Risk Review ProcessComment

APM Senior Construction Superintendent, Steve Chambers!

This month’s spotlight features APM Senior Construction Superintendent, Steve Chambers! Steve is a Boilermaker tig welder by trade. He worked his way up as a foreman, general foreman, and became a Superintendent in 1996. He came over to APM when GE bought Alstom 9 years ago, but he has 41 years of experience in this business! At work, Steve is a Superintendent, but outside of work, he is a husband, parent, and Grandpa. We are so excited to spotlight Steve! Read more to get to know about his top life highlights, surprising fact, and proudest moments.

Employee Spotlight | Meet APM Gas Power North Superintendent, Fred Hitchcock!

This month’s #EmployeeSpotlight features APM Gas Power North Superintendent, Fred Hitchcock! Fred started with APM in 2001 and has since developed prestigious tenure in the industry. In fact, his accomplishments drove him to be nominated for Superintendent of the year in 2023! Read the below article to learn more about Fred’s thoughts on leadership and success.

Communications TeamFebruary 26, 2025Employee Spotlight, APM Gas Power, Gas North, ExcellenceComment

Get the Buzz ... | Steam Fossil Wins in Mississippi!

In March of 2024, a team from APM Steam Fossil travelled to Mississippi for an outage. Prior to outage execution, the crew conducted several meetings with the Project Manager to align on critical path as well as shipping dates for departing components. While on the job, the ten-person crew was tasked with a Generator and Valve Major.

Communications TeamFebruary 5, 2025Steam Fossil, Safety, Quality, Life Saving RulesComment

Get the Buzz... | APM 2024 Gas Job of the Year Goes to ... Front Range Power!

We are excited to announce that the 2024 APM Gas Job of the Year is ... Front Range Power! From September 6 to November 6, 2024, the Gas team tackled a 7FA Major + Auxiliaries with 7FH2 Major and Rewind job scope. The team did such a phenomenal job that they were nominated and chosen as the Job of the Year for the Gas Division in 2024!

Get the Buzz | APM 2024 Steam Job of the Year Goes to… Capital Power!

We are excited to announce that the 2024 APM Steam Job of the Year is ... Capital Power! This job required the partnership of APM’s Boiler and APM Canada’s turbine divisions throughout 1 year of planning and execution to complete. The Boiler team was tasked with Condenser Modifications and Heater Deck Vessel Removal, Gas Conversion Piping Upgrades and Retrofit (Repower/Demolition/Commissioning), while the Canada turbine crew focused on an HP/IP upgrade as well as a Generator Stator swap (the lower cases were removed for an upgrade). Both units did such an outstanding job onsite that they were nominated and chosen as the Job of the Year for the Steam side of the business in 2024!

Communications TeamJanuary 29, 2025Steam Services, #JobOfTheYear, APM Canada, APM BoilerComment

Meet APM Fossil Steam Project Superintendent, Mark Redden!

This month’s spotlight features APM Fossil Steam Project Superintendent, Mark Redden! Mark was led to this industry when he transitioned from active duty in the United States Marine Corps to civilian life and needed to find employment to support him and his wife. His late father-in-law, Kyle Ruggles, was a Union Millwright and longtime APM employee, so he suggested joining the Millwrights through the Helmets to Hard Hat program, which had just recently been started at that time. He joined the Millwrights in April of 2007. His second millwright job and first job with APM was working for superintendent Mark Angel at the former DP&L power plant Killen Electric Generating Station on a valve outage. Mark have been working solely for APM ever since that time going on 18 years in April of 2025! At work, Mark is a Journeyman Millwright, Certified Mechanic, Subject Matter Expert, and Superintendent. Outside of work, he is a Husband, Father, Veteran, and Volunteer Fire Fighter. We are so excited to spotlight Mark! Read more to get to know his perspectives on success and leadership, surprising facts, and personal motto.

Employee Spotlight | Meet APM Superintendent, James Dunaway!

This month’s #EmployeeSpotlight features APM Gas Power Superintendent, James Dunaway! James has been with the company for almost 5 years and enjoys a challenge in the workplace. Read more below to learn about his career journey and advice on success!

Communications TeamJanuary 15, 2025Employee Spotlight, Gas Power, SuperintendentComment

Leadership Reflections – EX Learnings & Actions

I was reminded of something this week in a call. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” ~ Peter Drucker

We often see our culture in what you experience, and we get insight into your experience through your valuable feedback in the Glint Employee Experience (EX) Survey. So it makes sense to start our 2025 Reflections blog with a focus on employee experience.

We asked Katie Maldonado, our Communications Director, to showcase the 2024 EX survey learnings and the 2025 actions.

Communications TeamJanuary 13, 2025Reflections, industry, insights, Learning, actions, Employee Experience, Culture, Transparency, Resources, CollaborationComment

Get the Buzz ... APM Gas Power Diligence Delivers Quality Job at NextEra Oleander!

From October 7th to November 4th, 2024, APM Gas Power worked an outage at NextEra Oleander in Cocoa, Florida. Both the Dayshift and Nightshift teams worked diligently to successfully complete the outage without injury or incident, utilizing STOP work, a questioning attitude, and JSA’s.

Communications TeamJanuary 8, 2025Safety, Excellence, Life Saving Rules, Diligence, Quality, Asking QuestionsComment

Leadership Reflections – Year End Optimism

Thank YOU! all of you, 1APM for delivering another solid year. We have a lot to be proud of in 2024 … plus some things to improve in 2025. Success & Learnings – hallmarks of a meaningful year.

Communications TeamDecember 23, 2024Reflections, industry, insights, yearendComment

Get the Buzz ... APM Gas Power Accomplishes First US Feat in Maryland!

On September 16th, APM Gas Power traveled to Maryland for an Outage. The crew was assigned a task that the division had never executed before in the U.S. – a Rotor In Major Inspection on a 7EA Unit. With new obstacles ahead, the team was prepared for the challenge.

Communications TeamDecember 18, 2024Gas Power, Safety, Quality Comment

Get the Buzz ... APM Canada Demonstrates Diligence, Quality, and Improvement for Excellent Outage at Strathcona!

At Imperial Oil Strathcona Refinery in Edmonton, Alberta, APM Canada mobilized for a Frame 6B Hot Gas Path with Generator Minor Inspection. Over the course of the project, the team accumulated 4,755.5 hours with zero safety or quality incidents!

Employee Spotlight | Meet APM Safety Champion, John Luther!

This month’s Employee Spotlight features APM Safety Champion, John Luther! John started working for APM as a Millwright in 2014 and has since worked his way up the ranks. He has found much success in his tenure and was nominated as Craftsperson of the Year for the Steam Fossil division in 2022. Read more to get to know his career journey, valuable learnings, and insights on success and leadership.

Communications TeamDecember 4, 2024Employee Spotlight, Safety Champion, MillwrightComment

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