APM Aero lead a continuous effort in South Carolina at the Dominion Parr site that began late 2024. A collective effort of craft experience and preparation paved way to successfully complete the commissioning and punch list repairs on two LM6000 turbine packages.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence is changing how work gets done. That brings excitement for some — and uncertainty for others. That’s understandable. AI can feel threatening because it does not just change tasks. It can challenge how we think about our value and our future. Hesitation is normal. But here is the key point: We are not embracing AI to reduce the importance of people. We are embracing AI to increase the impact of people.
Read MoreThis month’s #EmployeeSpotlight features APM Renewables/Aero/O&G Superintendent, Travis DeVowe! Travis heard about the Millwright life from his uncle and has been on APM jobs since 2013. Throughout the years, he has earned many accomplishments; most notably being nominated as 2025 Craftsperson of the Year and subsequently becoming an APM Superintendent in January. Check out the below to learn more about Travis and his perspective on the business.
Read MoreIn September, crews from APM Gas Power and Specialty mobilized to PSE’s Goldendale Generating Station in Goldendale, WA for a major outage supporting both the 7FA Gas Turbine and 7FH2 Generator. The scope was extensive - major inspection, rotor replacement, bucket removal/installation, compressor and vane upgrades (full stator vane replacement, S5 load dam pinning, enhanced IGVs, little foot mod, shim pinning), generator MAGIC inspection, and full reassembly - requiring tight coordination across day and night shifts.
Read MoreAt APM, continuous training is more than a checkbox—it’s a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. During the last week of January, the John Crane dry gas seal training took place at the LDC. A group of twelve people, consisting of a mix of superintendents and core team members, successfully completed their Dry Gas Seal Certification.
Read MoreSome projects test technical skill. Others test coordination. Our Steam Nuclear Outage at Plant Vogtle in February 2025 tested both—at scale. With multiple complex scopes executing in parallel and 125 craft professionals working across millwright, labor, pipefitter, and operator roles, success depended on alignment, discipline, and trust. What emerged was a unified team delivering exceptional results the right way.
Read MoreWe want everyone within APM to have the confidence they can stop work at any time when something doesn’t look, sound, or feel right. That confidence comes from reinforcement of our STOP Work culture. In the attached communication these expectations are laid out for leaders and supervisors.
Read MoreBehind every successful team are dedicated team members and today, we’re spotlighting one in Robert Gardner. With 13 years at APM, Robert has built a strong foundation as a millwright and has recently stepped into his new role as Superintendent. Robert brings a rare combination of hands-on experience, steady leadership, and consistency to every job site. As a fourth-generation millwright, he continues a family legacy while helping shape the future generation of leaders.
Read MoreSome jobs stand out because of their size. Others because of their complexity. Double Wisconsin jobs earned “2025 Gas Job of the Year” recognition because of how the work was planned, led, and executed—without a precedent to follow. In Fall 2025, we had two day and night shift crews led by Superintendents, Steven Jupin, Daniel Dingledine Charlie Allen, and Brian Grayson, execute a set of .04 200 upgrades for a customer located in sister cities of Wisconsin …
Read MoreAs we continue to shape our culture with intention in 2026, we will periodically share reflections from our leadership on the pillars that guide how we work—accountability, candor, transparency, and collaboration. These perspectives offer a window into how our leaders think about culture in action and what it looks like to live these values every day. This month, three leaders share their reflections on accountability …
Read MoreAPM Canada brought early momentum to Nutrien’s Redwater facility by laying the groundwork for success. The planning for mobilization and demobilization in the year prior and the strong leadership, lead to the well-organized outage that occurred in August of 2025. A team of 20 craftspeople, led by superintendent Cristian Mafud, completed a total of 8,700 manhours, a combined effort between E&I support and mechanical.
Read MoreThis month’s #EmployeeSpotlight features APM Renewables/Aero/O&G Superintendent, Codey Redfield! Codey first heard about APM in 2011 and has since dedicated 14 years of service to the company. Codey has found much success throughout his tenure as a Millwright – most notably a 2025 Superintendent of the Year nomination! Read the below to get his thoughts on the job and what it entails.
Read MoreWe have another good group of new superintendent candidates at the LDC this week for New Superintendent Training (NST). They are engaged, focused, and learning what leadership means via the APM Way. NST also provides an opportunity to refresh a couple of tools in our Safety Keystone toolbox. These tools help us stay resilient through the years. We are playing an Infinite Game – our goal is to stay in the game, to keep playing – to empower the people who power life, who “keep the lights on”.
Read MoreIn October, APM Gas Power mobilized to Oleander Plant in Cocoa, FL for a critical outage (Hot Gas Path, Mini Magic Inspection, Borescope & Auxiliary Work). Two teams of 12 craftspeople brought lessons learned from previous outages and showed up with one clear goal: Do it safely. Do it right. The first time.
Read MoreWe are two days into 2026. As we turn the page, it’s good to reflect on 2025. What did we do well? What can we do better? How can we improve? (Think Well-Better-How as our friend Zach Sorenson says.) … & Celebrate our success. We asked our Operations Leadership to reflect on what we did well in 2025 …
Read MoreIn April of this year, APM Gas Power traveled to Keasbey, New Jersey for an emergent outage. Led by Superintendent, Robert Serella, the crew consisted of two Certified Apprentices, three Local Journeyman, one Certified Mechanic, and one Subject Matter Expert. Their scope included two Borescope Inspections, steam turbine diaphragm work, lift hoses, and L-0 work.
Read MoreThank YOU! for a solid 2025. We are working both in the Field & in Corporate to close the year strong. I appreciate all of YOU for the effort at this time of year. Year end is a time we reflect. Our reflection is on the feedback you have given us in 2025. It’s valuable, and I am thankful you have shared your voice with us. We are committed to act on that feedback as we start 2026 …
Read MoreThanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Lots of traditions built around faith, family, food, and fun. One tradition our family enjoys is creating a Turkey Hand.
Read MoreAs outage season begins to wind down and we approach the holiday season, I urge each of us to prioritize Driving Safety …
Read MoreAPM Gas Power wrapped up another successful outage this summer — this time at Calpine’s Pine Bluff Energy Center in Arkansas. From mid-July through September 2025, two hardworking Core Teams delivered safe, high-quality results on a major inspection of a 7F turbine …
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