Reflections… Finding Opportunity in Transformation

This week, I want to provide some insight into a related topic that may be on your mind: When can I return to the office? I appreciate that for many working from home has its advantages, but also its challenges.

Communications TeamJune 12, 2020change, opportunity, transformation, teamwork, collaboration, technology, leadershipComment

Reflections... Embracing Change to Thrive

Our environment is demanding change all around. This makes it critical for us to keep pace with the required transformations in how we live and work. I encourage us all to consider not only how to survive despite the challenges, but also how to win and thrive because of the dynamics…

Communications TeamJune 8, 2020change, remote working, telecommuting, communication, teamwork, collaboration, technologyComment

APM Specialty Services Canada Recognized by TC Energy for Their Commitment to Safety

We are extremely proud of our APM Specialty Services Canada team and their contribution to the success of the Saddle West Expansion project. In collaboration with Baker Hughes, APM brought the culture of teamwork and a strong performance of safety to TC Energy in Alberta, Canada. All contractors participating in the project held a high sense of accountability. This drew recognition in being selected for the CEO Safety Leadership Awards in 2019 under the team category for their inspiring sense of mutual success, and powerful performance in safety.

Communications TeamMay 28, 2020Specialty Services, APM Canada, Saddle West Expansion, LM2500, TC Energy, Accountability, Safety, AwardsComment

APM Specialty Services Canada Applies Perseverance to Complete Outage at Canadian Power Meridian CoGen

Typically, APM, FieldCore, and GE meet in person to set out a pre-planning process for an outage. Due to the current environment within COVID-19, multiple calls were made with APM Canada Director – Ben Jonas, Service Managers – Craig Mosier and Ben Storie, Lead EHS Representative – Rob Dunbar, and Superintendents – Derek Steele and Jeremy Johnson to discuss optimal work completion at Husky Energy in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.

Communications TeamMay 21, 2020Specialty Services, Compressor, Perseverance, Safety, Quality, Adaption, APM CanadaComment

Reflections... Performance

As the spring outage season appears to be slowing down, now is a good time to begin reflecting on our performance and looking ahead (just a little)…

Communications TeamMay 18, 2020performance, KPIs, safety, quality, integrity, leanComment

APM Boiler Impresses Many with Project Performance at TVA Allen

Superintendents Jesse Kilgore, Kevin Lockhart, and their APM Boiler team gleamed with dedication while contributing world-class solutions to the TVA Allen site. Our APM crew utilized lean practices to improve upon the work plan, providing a near seamless experience for our customer every step of the way.

Communications TeamMay 14, 2020APM Boiler, LEAN, Collaboration, integrity, SuccessComment

APM Boiler Works Out Project on Schedule and More

We applaud our APM Boiler Team and Superintendent, Mike Bush, for leading an on-time delivery at ODEC Wildcat. The replacement task of 144 HARPs may have seemed daunting, but our fearless group harnessed their wealth of knowledge to knuckle down on this project.

Communications TeamMay 7, 2020APM Boiler, LEAN, Outage, HARPs, replacement, Plan, Teamwork, Safety, Culture, ODEC WildcatComment

Reflections ... 5S is a Journey

Do you have a room in your house that is “cluttered”? I do. Two weeks ago it was our sports garage, cluttered with stuff – worn out balls, unused weights, even a bin of football notes from when I was coaching…

Communications TeamMay 1, 2020lean, 5S, safety, customer experienceComment

APM Superintendents Prime Engineers for Excellence

For the past three years, a GE engineering team in Greenville has requested Superintendents from APM Gas North to help teach a class for new product design engineering. Our Superintendents who participated this past February were Tom Bernier, Pat McGinnis, and Rodney Chesser.

Communications TeamApril 30, 2020Engineering, APM North, Gas, SuperintendentsComment

Reflections ... Integrity - Own Your Name

Last week we focused on our commitment to integrity, hosting stand-downs to reemphasize the importance of the spirit – acting in agreement with the intent of policies – and the letter – following the established
guidance and requirements …

Communications TeamApril 24, 2020integrity, signatures, spirit, letter, compliance, pride, family, nameComment

APM Marks Outage with First Time Parallel Rebucket

APM, in conjunction with FieldCore and On Site Services, recently brought new heights to the largest project execution during an outage at Exelon’s LaSalle nuclear plant in Illinois.

Communications TeamApril 23, 2020teamwork, Steam Services, Steam Team, Parallel, Rebucket, Turbines, Millwrights, SuccessComment

Good Neighbors are Indispensable

Our generous APM team at the Ottawa office donated two large boxes of food and dedicated their afternoon on January 24th to volunteer at the Ottawa Food Bank.

Communications TeamApril 2, 2020GoodNeighbor, Ottawa, Ottawa Food Bank, teamwork, DonationComment

Reflections ... Living Our Purpose

I am proud of you! Although we are faced with many challenges due to this pandemic, you are adapting to everything as a team. Whether in the field or at home, you are delivering with excellence…

Communications TeamMarch 27, 2020execution, excellence, pandemic, customer, safety, quality, integrity, purpose, empowerComment

Reflections ... WHY! and WIN! Focuses

First, I want to remind us that the safety and health of our people are always at the forefront. As you have seen through other business communications, we are continually monitoring the situation surrounding the Coronavirus and collaborating with all business teams…

Communications TeamMarch 13, 2020Safety, Lean, Compete, Q1, AllHands, Keystone, Customer, WHY, WINComment

Safety Discussions from the Heart have a Resounding Impact

We recognize Superintendent, Larry Johnson, and his Steam Team in living and teaching our safety and quality pedestals at Crescent Dunes Solar.

Communications TeamMarch 10, 2020#Safety, #Quality, #Integrity, #Steam, #Team, #Generator, #Rotor, #Leadership, #APMDeliversComment

Reflections ... What I heard this week?

As we wrap up the first month of the year, I have enjoyed the buzz in our LDC as we hosted New Superintendent Training along with the 7E & F Best Practices Workouts…

Communications TeamFebruary 3, 2020 Comment

APM Boiler Canada Displays Perseverance to Deliver on our Promises

APM Boiler shines with fulfillment as we recognize their team who illuminated leadership and excellent work during the 2019 Mackay River Outage. The team’s performance during execution was "best in class”

Reflections ... Trust

This week has been a fruitful week, as we hosted five major events at our LDC…

Communications TeamJanuary 17, 2020Comment

A Questioning Attitude Makes All the Difference

“Every action we take impacts the lives of others around us.” Arthur Carmazzi

APM is proud to raise appreciation for our teammate from Steam Services, Corey Yocum. On a recent project, Yocum was supporting operational checks in preparation for multiple high hazard lifts scheduled for the week and caught an error.

Communications TeamJanuary 9, 2020Steam Services, STOP, Appreciation, Success, Quality, Integrity, Leadership, Millwrights, Safety, ExcellenceComment

Oconee Charity Project

On a regular day in Seneca, South Carolina, Joey Thigpen (APM Millwright) walked into work with a big beard, even bigger heart, and a very special idea. Joey solicited his brother’s, Matt Anderson (APM Millwright), agreement that they should offer to shave their grizzly beards …

Communications TeamDecember 19, 2019charity, oconee, steam, nuclear, shriners, berry elementary, toys, beards, holiday, christmasComment

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