Meet APM US Boiler Superintendent, Jim Ridings!
Meet APM US Boiler Superintendent, Jim Ridings!

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.

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Meet APM Gas Superintendent, Chris Baptista!
Meet APM Gas Superintendent, Chris Baptista!

This 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.

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Get the Buzz ... APM Gas Power Provides Excellent Quality and Teamwork in Emergent Outage at Duke Energy Indiana
Get the Buzz ... APM Gas Power Provides Excellent Quality and Teamwork in Emergent Outage at Duke Energy Indiana

In Noblesville, Indiana, APM Gas Power mobilized to respond to an unplanned outage on August 14, 2023. They completed almost 10,000 manhours between their start date in August and their demobilization on December 21, 2023! They also completed multiple scopes of work with zero recordable injuries or quality escapes!

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Meet APM Steam Nuclear Superintendent, Daniel Rogers!
Meet APM Steam Nuclear Superintendent, Daniel Rogers!

Our latest Employee Spotlight features APM Steam Nuclear Superintendent, Daniel Rogers! Daniel joined APM early in his career as a Millwright and has found much success since. From being recognized as a 2023 Craftsperson of the Year to his recent Superintendent promotion, Daniel has shown that he is dedicated to the APM cause. Read more below to learn about his perspectives on life, leadership, and success.

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Meet APM Steam Fossil Superintendent, Tommy Phillips!
Meet APM Steam Fossil Superintendent, Tommy Phillips!

This 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.

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Get the Buzz ... | APM Renewables Provide Invaluable Support on the 1st Offshore Wind Project In US
Get the Buzz ... | APM Renewables Provide Invaluable Support on the 1st Offshore Wind Project In US

In New Bedford, Massachusetts, APM Renewables supports the onshore portion of the ongoing Offshore Vineyard Wind Project. The Vineyard Wind Project is the 1st offshore wind energy project undertaken in the United States, and APM Renewables is supporting this endeavor every step of the way! Since the start of this ongoing project on August 6th, 2023, APM Renewables has accumulated 9,942 manhours with zero recordable issues, first aid, or quality events, and they continue to deliver excellence while onsite to this present day.

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Employee Spotlight... Meet APM Superintendent, Jeff McElyea!
Employee Spotlight... Meet APM Superintendent, Jeff McElyea!

This month’s spotlight features APM Specialty Services Superintendent, Jeff McElyea. Jeff was introduced to APM through a few friendly connections in 2016 and has excelled through the ranks to find himself in the role of Superintendent. As a result of his dedication to the company, Jeff was recently nominated for (and won the honor of) Superintendent of the Year at our Awards Gala in January. Read more below to get his perspective on life and leadership.

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Leadership Reflections – Want to sleep well at night?
Leadership Reflections – Want to sleep well at night?

The 2024 Spring outage season is upon us. Last week we had 1920 craft working 111K hours on 100+ sites. Safety and Quality continues to be our focus. And we have had an excellent start to the year – ZERO injuries and events plus 15 STOP Works, 281 Hazard Hunts, and 815 Open Reports, 76% Leadership Tool Use & 88% Preventive Actions identified to SERs

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Get the Buzz... APM Gas Power Delivers Excellence at Caledonia!
Get the Buzz... APM Gas Power Delivers Excellence at Caledonia!

In November of 2023, APM Gas Power travelled to Steens, Mississippi for a three-week-long outage at Caledonia. We were thoughtful about selecting the right crew for our Caledonia customer to ensure their needs were met. The Operations Division Leader, Jeremy Trapp, had this to say on the matter, “I started with sourcing available crews with TVA training and hand-picked the craft with the highest ratings to ensure the success of job.” A total of 20 APM craftspeople were selected for this assignment, divided into day and night crews containing one Superintendent and eight millwrights. The final two were delegated to an alternative scope.

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Meet APM Boilermaker, Timothy Shake!
Meet APM Boilermaker, Timothy Shake!

This month’s spotlight features APM Boilermaker, Timothy Shake! Tim first signed up for the apprenticeship program in 1987 and start working as a pre-apprentice. At first, he worked in combustion engineering then ABB, then Alstom, GE, and now APM. For the past 20+ years, he’s been the foreman and general foreman on jobs. His great uncle Eddie Dowell Sr. was a chartered member of local 45. Tim’s dad followed him in the trades and eventually Tim followed his dad. This spring Tim will complete his 37th year in the trade! Outside of work, Tim is also a father of three. We are so excited to spotlight Tim and congratulate him on his recent APM award win! Please read below for testimonials from his team.

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Meet APM Canada Blade Tech, Duane Prylowski!
Meet APM Canada Blade Tech, Duane Prylowski!

This month’s spotlight features APM Canada Blade Tech, Duane Prylowski. Duane was introduced to the industry by fellow Superintendent Steven Semeniuk in 2010. Since then, he has transitioned into the Specialty Services side of the business as a Blade Technician. Most recently, Duane was awarded the Craftsperson of the Year at our recent Awards Gala in January. Read more below to get his perspective on success in the business.

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Get the Buzz... APM Specialty Services Commits to Safety and Quality Across Multiple Fall 2023 Jobsites
Get the Buzz... APM Specialty Services Commits to Safety and Quality Across Multiple Fall 2023 Jobsites

APM Specialty Blade Technicians went above and beyond in their dedication to safety and quality in several Fall 2023 outages. In five separate outages, the Blade Technicians raised multiple Safety and Quality STOP moments that prevented potential damages and protected the safety of the crew and customers. This incredible display of continued diligence ensured 100% safety and quality delivery, avoiding any incidents!

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