This 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 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 MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Safety Champion, Gerald “G” Allee! G was led into this industry and to APM through his cousin who was a Millwright that had worked with APM for a long time. After, he got into the hall, his first job was with APM on the Gas side. Now, he will reach 9 years with APM on October 1st! At work, G is a Subject Matter Expert and Safety Champion. Outside of work, he is a husband, parent to 5, and soon to be Grandpa! We are so excited to spotlight G! Read more to get to know his surprising fact, favorite quote, and perspectives on success and leadership.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Steam Fossil Superintendent, Eli Clark! Eli always loved working with tools and being around friends, which made this industry perfect for him. He later learned about APM from James Ratliff and began working with APM in 2014. This means he will reach 10 years with APM this November! Some roles Eli has had at work are Superintendent, Safety Champion, Millwright, and General Foreman. Outside of work, Eli is a loving husband and parent. We are so excited to spotlight Eli and congratulate him on his APM award win! Read more to get to know about him and what his manager would like to share about Eli.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Canada Quality Leader, Zeljko Gnjatic! Zeljko started his journey here when he was hired with Alstom Power Canada in June 2009, and after 2016, it become GE Power when GE purchased Alstom. He recently reached 25 years in this industry and 15 years with APM! Outside of work, Zeljko is the father of 15 year old, Lucas (grade 10), husband to his wife, Mitra, and was an industry appointed member to the Alberta Safety Code of Council for 2 years. We are so excited to spotlight Zeljko! Read more to get to know his greatest accomplishments, favorite quote, and perspectives on success and leadership.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Maintenance and Logistics Leader, Charlie Stewart! We are so excited to spotlight Charlie and congratulate him on his upcoming retirement! Read more to get to know his career journey, valuable learnings, and perspectives on success and leadership….
Read MoreThis 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 Gas Superintendent, Chris Baptista! Chris first joined the Millwrights Local 1000 out of welding school, and was later given the opportunity to work for APM. He began working for APM in 2017 as an apprentice, so he’s been with APM for a total of 7yrs! Outside of work, Chris is a loving husband. We are so excited to spotlight Chris and congratulate him on his APM award win and recent promotion to superintendent! Read more to get to know his favorite quote and perspectives on success and leadership.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Steam Fossil Superintendent, Tommy Phillips! Tommy was led to this industry by applying for a welding job in 1996. He first learned about APM from his co-workers while working for another contractor in 2000. He worked his first job with APM in 2004, making this his 20th year working with APM! At work, there are many roles Tommy is determined to take on. He believes we are role models to those that are eager to learn and advance, we are mentors to many, we are listeners to all, we are the voice of reason, we are motivators, we are the bridge between our craft team, our GE Vernova team, our supporting contractors and the site personnel. Outside of work, Tommy is a parent, a husband, and a son. We are so excited to spotlight Tommy and congratulate him on his recent APM award win! Read more to get to know his personal motto, life highlights, and perspectives on success and leadership.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Gas Power Superintendent, Lucas Coleman! Lucas was led to the industry through Welding School. The Millwrights were looking for welders and his teacher selected him and a couple others to take a weld test at the hall on a Friday. Lucas passed the test and started work on Monday! His Grandpa was a Union Millwright in Detroit for Ford and when Lucas asked his Dad what a millwright was, he would always say “a jack of all trades.” He began working with APM in 2016, totaling 7 years to date! Outside of work, Lucas is a proud parent. We are so excited to spotlight Lucas! Read more to get to know his favorite quote and perspectives on success and leadership.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Job Specialist, Theresa Mazzarella! Theresa first learned about APM through a former employee and began working with APM in November of 2012. 11 years later, Theresa remains with the APM family as a Job Specialist covering the entire US Steam division and Industrial work. Outside of work, she is a wife of 32 years, mother of three and GiGi to two grandsons. We are so excited to spotlight Theresa! Read more to get to know her definition of success and surprising facts.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Technical Support Team Leader, Cindy Staton! Cindy joined in 2005 and has remained with APM for 18 years! She found this position in her job search on the Internet, the Houston Chronicle, and using dial up Internet! Her roles in APM have included Billing, Accounts Payable, Office Manager, and IT. Outside of work, Cindy is a parent, grandparent, and sports team mom.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Technical Support Team Leader, Cindy Staton! Cindy joined in 2005 and has remained with APM for 18 years! She found this position in her job search on the Internet, the Houston Chronicle, and using dial up Internet! Her roles in APM have included Billing, Accounts Payable, Office Manager, and IT. Outside of work, Cindy is a parent, grandparent, and sports team mom.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features APM Proposal Lead, Jay Porrazzo! Jay started with APM in 1992 and has been part of the team for 31 years! He began as a Rigger, then a Foreman Rigger, and next an Estimator. Now, he executes quotes for APM. We are so excited to spotlight Jay! Read more to get to know his top life highlights, work motivation, and proudest moment with APM.
Read MoreThis month’s spotlight features our APM Interns, Jacob Chacon, Ram Pangaluri, Carisma Spears, and Ervin Rivera! We are so excited to spotlight our interns’ experience at APM and their thoughts on their recent Working Out Loud Circle, a program focused on employee collaboration across the company. Thank you to Brad Hagemann for his mentorship on the WOL process, Katie Maldonado for facilitating this opportunity, and Jared Jordan for leading the interns throughout their 12-week journey! Read more to learn about our interns and their experience with Working Out Loud.
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 Tool Center Manager, Stephen Wall! Stephen started in this industry when he was 18 years old as a field service tech working with GE aero derivative gas turbines. His first exposure to APM was 12 years later in 2016 while working for Legacy Alstom as a field blade tech after the GE acquisition.
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.
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