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.
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreThank 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreAt 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreAPM Team,
Over the past few years I have dedicated my blog before Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) to an activity – the turkey hand drawing.
This year I did a little research on the human hand. In my research I found this book – The Wonder of the Human Hand: Care and Repair of the Body's Most Marvelous Instrument.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Millwright Apprentice, Katie O’Neill! After exploring many career options, Katie found her fit as a Millwright. She grew up in a family of trades, being raised by an awesome single Father and heavily influenced by her Grandfather, a Welder and Millwright. So once Katie completed a local Welding Program, she followed in her Grandpa’s footsteps and never looked back!
Read MoreAPM Good Neighbors,
Spread the holiday hope and cheer by giving back to those in need in our community! Let’s donate to children and families this December for our APM Holiday Toy Drive!
Read MoreAPM Gas Power mobilized on February 12, 2024, in Warton, TX for an outage at Colorado Bend 2. Over the next 2 months, they demonstrated dedication to safety, continuous learning, and the Life Saving Rules. On April 29, 2024, the APM Gas team completed the job with zero recordable injuries and 20,219 person-hours!
Read MoreAPM Good Neighbors,
The holiday season is upon us, so let’s spread the hope and cheer by giving back to those in need in our community! Join in on the giving spirit for the APM volunteer events in November and December!
We are partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Houston Food Bank for exciting November opportunities. See below for more info!
Read MoreThe final spotlight for the month of October features APM Canada Superintendent, Jari Plesowicz! Jari began his career as a Canadian Millwright in 1994 and has been with APM for over 30 years. He has found much success in his tenure and was nominated as Superintendent of the Year for the Canada division in 2022! Read more to get to know his career journey, valuable learnings, and insights on success and leadership.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Subject Matter Expert, Kevin Smith! Kevin joined Millwrights Local after an old roommate told him about it. He then heard about APM through people that have worked for the company. Now, he’s worked with APM for about 10 years! At work, Kevin is a Foreman and Subject Matter Expert. Outside of work, he is a husband, and parent to 2 boys. We are so excited to spotlight Kevin! Read more to get to know about him and what his leadership would like to share about Kevin.
Read MoreIn June of 2024, a Steam Nuclear group from APM Canada travelled to Bowmanville, Ontario for an outage at Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. While on the job, the crew was tasked with the critical lift of a generator field. Although the crew prepared for the lift with careful consideration and detail, they encountered a challenge during the process.
Read MoreThank you to all the Good Neighbors that represented APM in our September volunteer events! Your contributions in the Habitat for Humanity Garden Clean Up, Texas Gulf Coast Blood Drive, and the Pasadena Out of Darkness Walk made a valuable difference in our community.
Let’s keep it up with charity walks coming up in October and November!
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