Meet APM Senior Operations Division Leader, Adam Brooks!
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This month’s spotlight features APM Senior Operations Division Leader, Adam Brooks! Adam was first led to this industry in 2004 when he joined the local union 1192 as an apprentice. Shortly after, he was dispatched to an APM job where he enjoyed APM’s safety culture and being part of the team. Since then, he worked for and with APM teams for the last 19 years! When he was a Training Coordinator, he had the opportunity to meet many of the APM Superintendents and crews when they would take their refresher training. Adam worked most of his career as a Millwright for APM until November 2020, when he joined APM as an Operations Division Leader. Outside of work, Adam is a husband and a parent to a 6-year-old boy. We are so excited to spotlight Adam! Read more to get to know his perspective on leadership and proudest accomplishments outside of work.
What’s one thing that surprised you about working with APM?
The transparency in the way we conduct business and what’s ahead in the future of our company.
What is a typical workday for you?
My typical workday includes but is not limited to meeting with customers to discuss outage readiness, arrange workforce needs and schedule superintendents and crews for upcoming outages, connect with superintendents to follow up on status of jobs as well as discuss any needs the team may have, and work with other ODLs on Superintendent and crew needs.
What energizes you at work?
Collaborating with my peers and building winning teams to execute successful outages for our customers.
What do you find the most challenging in your role?
During peak outage season, unplanned / emergency job(s) may arise requiring a team with specific skillsets and competencies. Building the best possible teams to execute each outage safely and with the upmost quality can be challenging at times as I try to balance and meet the various customer needs and wants.
What do you like most about working with APM?
The strong safety culture, the flexibility my job offers, and the opportunities for growth I have been given.
How has APM helped you in your career development?
My role in APM has pushed me outside my comfort zone. By having to work with a variety of customers and teams, I have improved my networking and collaboration skills. I have also learned how to be more adaptive given the nature of my position where changes are experienced constantly. Lastly, my role in APM has given me the opportunity to learn about various sides of the business and the customers we serve.
What courses, certifications, or programs did you complete?
The OSHA 500, CAWI, trainer classes required for UCB training Instructor/ Coordinator, Balmert Training – Managing Safety Performance, and Tap Root – Incident Investigation Training.
What is your proudest moment with APM?
When we win over a customer and APM becomes their first choice for labor.
Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work?
My dad instilled an excellent work ethic and sense of pride in everything I do. He taught me to do my best and be my best in everything I do.
How do you prefer to spend your days off?
Spending time with my family and working on our property.
How do you balance your career at APM and family?
It can be hard to do at times with very demanding dual careers but me and my wife seize every downtime opportunity to refuel and recharge while also spending time with our son.
What advice do you have for prospective APM candidates?
Be flexible and be willing to learn.
What is a non-work-related accomplishment that you’re proud of?
Having a beautiful family and working with them on developing our small farm.
Adam’s Perspective on Leadership
True leadership means having integrity, accountability, open communication, and building others up.