APM Good Neighbors,
Let’s make our summer count by caring for our community! Here are some great ways to kickoff summer service by donating at our upcoming Gulf Coast Blood Drive, serving as a Board Member for Sarah’s House, and volunteering with The Birthday Joy Program!
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Subject Matter Expert, Sebastian Williams! Sebastian started as a carpenter in 2016 after which he switched to the Millwrights Local 1192 in 2018. From there, he landed a job with APM and has been working here ever since! Outside of work, Sebastian is a loving father and husband. We are so excited to spotlight Sebastian! Read more to get to know about his top life highlights, motto, and surprising fact.
Read MoreAPM Gas Canada mobilized for an outage in Sarnia, Ontario on February 24th, 2025. They exhibited a high level of teamwork with the site team at TransAlta Sarnia and accomplished not only 100% safety and quality execution but also raised $30,000 in charitable donations!
Read MoreIn recent weeks I have seen our Canada team in action. Whether it be performance reviews, platinum outage reviews, safety kaizens, or periodic challenges that pop up, I have been impressed with how our Canada team shows up. I wanted to learn more about how they work together, and I wanted to share that with our APM. So we asked three of our Canadian teammates – Amanda Szwender, HR Manager; Martin Laverdiere, Safety Manager; & Craig Mosier, Division Manager – to share their thoughts on how they leverage our culture pillars to create strength in unity …
Read MoreRestorative Rest: As a leadership team, we recognize that rest is needed following the demands of outage season. We want June to be reserved for rest – a time for you to step back, take care of yourself and your family, and recharge for what lies ahead …
Read MoreThis month’s #EmployeeSpotlight features Specialty Services Superintendent, Shawn Warren! Shawn started his tenure with APM in the Boiler side of the business and has since built an established 7-year-long career with APM. His energetic and optimistic attitude primes him to start the day with determination to succeed. Read more below to learn about Shawn’s hobbies, ambitions, and thoughts on leadership.
Read MoreAPM Good Neighbors,
Let’s Walk and Work for our community! The NAMI Walk is this Saturday, and we hope to see you all there! If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to the team. See more details below.
We are also excited to announce an upcoming Houston Food Bank volunteer opportunity in June!
Read MoreHopefully you read last week about the EX Council actions that have been implemented following the 2024 EX Survey. One of the actions intended to improve Collaboration was to reconvene the Superintendent Council. We asked Marc Campo & John Baierlein, our two OPS champions for the Council, to share their thoughts on how the Superintendent Council is an example of our Culture Pillars in action.
Read MoreAPM Good Neighbors,
Want to get involved but don’t know a good cause? No worries! We’ve gathered great opportunities with NAMI Walks, Birthday Joy Program, and a Summer Blood Drive!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOn 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreStarting 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreIn 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!
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