This month’s spotlight features APM US Boiler Superintendent, Jim Ridings! Jim started in this industry in 1988 after his time in the US Army, He later learned about APM in 2017 and is now an APM Superintendent and Quality Support. Outside of work, Jim is a husband of 41+ years, a father of 4, and has 36 years of experience as a Boilermaker. We are so excited to spotlight Jim and congratulate him on his APM award win! Read more to get to know his surprising fact, personal motto, and perspectives on success and leadership.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Canada Boiler Operations Division Leader, Travis Kreil! Travis started his career in the oil field in 1995 and was involved in every aspect of oil production including exploration, extraction, refining and shipping. He decided to explore career opportunities in industries outside of oil and knew Alstom was involved with Power Generation and Boiler industries.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Principal Enterprise Architect, Kevin Fitzgerald! Kevin was introduced to this industry when he was hired to support systems for GE in Schenectady, NY and then moved to IT support for their Field Engineers. He also did timekeeping on a Nuclear outage and so was involved with sending in time for payroll and worked with EH Hinds, APM's regional office at that time, and APM folks in setting up the weekly time transmissions. Kevin kept in touch with their APM Systems Coordinator and was contacted when a position opened, leading him to join APM in October of 1997 where has remained for 25 years!
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Gas Power Senior Operations Division Leader, Mike Benacquisto! Mike was exposed to this industry through his dad, a millwright, and decided to follow him and his brother into the trade. His first experience with APM was in 1997 when he was sent out to an install by his local union hall.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Steam Fossil Safety Champion, John Luther! John began working with APM in 2014. He was introduced and given the opportunity to be apart of the APM family by Jared Kennard. Currently, he performs the role of Safety Champion, SME, and CM.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM US Boiler Operation Division Leader, John Baierlein! John started his boiler making career on his 18th birthday at CP Crane Station in Baltimore, MD. His whole family consist of boilermakers – father, uncles, cousins – but what really captured his interest was the variety offered in the industry.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Gas Division Manager, Matt McCrary! In 1996, Matt worked in the field for ADA until he transitioned into an office manager role, and next into a business agent role at the Local Union in 2000. Then, Matt started working for APM Corporate in October 2008.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Canada West EHS Manager, Teri Carlson! Teri began her career in EHS under ALSTOM Power Services in 2005 and first learned about APM through the acquisition of the Alstom Boiler group into the APM family. She worked on many APM Project sites…
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