Employee Spotlight | Meet APM Renewables/Aero/O&G Superintendent, Codey Redfield!

This 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.

What are some roles you have at work, and outside of work? (ex. Superintendent, parent, board member, etc.)

 -        Superintendent

-        Husband

-        Father:

o   Daughter, 3 years old

o   Son, 3 months old

What led you to this industry and how did you first learn about APM?

 A GE Field Engineer named Jason Dixson informed me about Millwrights, specifically a career with APM. He helped me network with all the right people to start my career. Without his help and guidance, I would not be where I am today.

When did you begin working with APM and how many years have you been working with APM?

 APM sponsored me into the Local 102 Millwright apprenticeship program in March of 2011. I have worked for APM for a little over 14 years now.

What’s one thing that surprised you about working with APM?

 What stood out to me was the commitment to safety from the bottom to the top of the organization. Everyone has a voice. Not all Millwright companies have the same high level of safety culture, and I honestly believe that is one of the main reasons we are the contractor of choice.

What is a typical workday for you?

 Every day starts out with leading a group safety discussion and toolbox safety talk. Often times, we discuss hazards we faced the day before and how we mitigated them. We also share possible hazards we could face with the upcoming workload for the day. I then assign tasks to the crew, and they head out to their work locations to fill out their SWAT cards. After a review and sign off of the SWAT cards, we get to work. I then make my rounds around the jobsite checking up on, inspiring, and coaching crew members as needed. This continues for most of the shift. At the end of the shift, I check in with crew members to see where we left off and get updates on any unfinished work tasks. I then meet with project management to recap the day’s progress and discuss project goals for the following shift. If we have a back shift, then I stay and do a turnover with them. If there’s no back shift, then I head back to the hotel for the night.

What energizes you at work?

 The sense of accomplishment every day is very gratifying. We start our day with multiple goals for the shift and by the end of the day, you can visually see what you’ve done as a crew. Setting goals and meeting those goals keeps me energized.

What do you find the most challenging in your role?

 Work/Life Balance is definitely the most challenging part of being a traveling Millwright or Superintendent. Being away from your family for months at a time is an extremely difficult part of our lives that we all cope with and figure out in our own ways.

What do you like most about working with APM?

 I enjoy all the people and all the different personalities I get to interact with. As an APM Superintendent, I get to interact with people from all different backgrounds. People from different parts of the world, different trades or lines of work, different educational backgrounds, and different senses of humor. It makes work a lot more fun.

How has APM helped you in your career development?

 APM has given me the tools and the opportunity to have a successful career. Without APM sponsoring me into the union, I wouldn’t be in the role I am today.

What is your proudest moment with APM?

 Being nominated for the Presidential Award in 2025 was my proudest moment with APM. Being recognized for this meant so much to me and my family.

Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work?

 Jeff Richardson and Art Diaz have influenced me the most when it comes to how I approach my work. Although they both had very different approaches to crew management, they were both incredible at what they did. They taught me a lot about the millwright business and what it takes to run a crew for APM.

How do you prefer to spend your days off?

 When I’m not working, I spend as much time with my family as I can. We enjoy barbecuing, going to the lake, fishing, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs beat everyone! But it’s especially fun when they beat the Raiders.

How do you balance your career at APM and family?

 This is by far the hardest thing that all of us in the field have to manage and figure out what works best for each of us and our families. When I am on the road, I try to check in regularly with a few texts to the wife in the morning before work and then a family Facetime chat at night. The real balance comes when I get home from the road. When getting chunks of time off, I am able give my family tons of attention and make up for lost time. I basically spoil the family when I’m home.

What advice do you have for prospective APM candidates?

 Don’t pass up opportunities when they are presented to you. It could be a job working on new technology, a new training or working for a new Superintendent. Some of the most rewarding times in my career with APM came from taking a new opportunity and getting out of my comfort zone.

What is a non-work-related accomplishment that you’re proud of?

 Finishing college and getting my bachelor’s degree in human resources. For someone that has a really hard time sitting still and staying focused in a classroom setting, this was something I was really proud of.

Favorite quote?

 “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller

Do you have a nickname at work?

 When I was an apprentice, some of the guys called me “Agent Banks” but now most people call me by my first or last name.

People would be surprised if they knew:

 When I was in high school and college, I participated in alpine ski racing and competed in the Junior Olympics and the Collegiate National Championship.

Top three life highlights?

 -        My Wife

-        My Baby Girl

-        My Baby Boy