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Kelso Industries

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

Industrial Technician - Passivation

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Lithia Springs, GA, USA
In PersonTravel to Lucedale for training and to future project sites is required; overnight travel may be necessary.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Willingness and ability to travel for project assignments, including overnight travel when necessary.
  • Ability to work safely in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Must successfully pass all required pre-employment and customer-required screenings.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized High Purity and Passivation processes.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and around industrial equipment, chemicals, and process systems while wearing required personal protective equipment, including respirators when required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, reach, lift, and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of High Purity and Passivation equipment and systems.
  • Handle hoses, pumps, filtration systems, tanks, piping, and other project-related equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Assist with mixing, transferring, and handling approved chemicals while following safety procedures and environmental regulations.
  • Support flushing, passivation, preservation, and other high-purity system cleaning activities under project leadership.
  • Monitor equipment performance and promptly communicate concerns or irregularities to supervisors.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas throughout each project.
  • Load, unload, organize, and properly care for company tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and inspection of company equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Follow company and customer safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, confined-space entry, lockout/tagout, and hazard communication procedures.
  • Travel to customer job sites, including extended travel assignments when required.
  • Maintain regular attendance, report to work on time, and remain prepared to perform assigned duties.
  • Work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other trades.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support project success and operational needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Previous industrial, construction, manufacturing, or mechanical experience is preferred but not required.

About the company

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Draper, Utah

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Paceline's $50 million investment explicitly funds more complementary acquisitions across 2024-2026.
  • Kelso bought United Services in June 2026, expanding its Southeast footprint.
  • August 2026 acquisitions in Alabama, Wyoming, and Washington broaden industrial and infrastructure capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid rollups since Paceline's 2023 $50 million check strain integration and systems.
  • Heavy deal dependence risks a slowdown if sellers dry up or financing tightens in 2026.
  • If local-identity preservation fails, Kelso loses talent, customers, and the platform's entire thesis.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso keeps acquired brands local, as with Wallace Electric and Gaddy Electric in 2024-2026.
  • It combines HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls into one national MEP platform.
  • The model targets established family firms west of the Mississippi and now Southeast markets.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

24%
TMCnet
Oct 13th, 2026
Generational Group Advises Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC in its Sale to Kelso Industries

Generational Group Advises Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC in its Sale to Kelso Industries TMCnet News [October 13, 2026] | / | Generational Group Advises Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC in its Sale to Kelso Industries Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC to Kelso Industries. The acquisition closed July 23, 2026. Based in Spokane, Washington, Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC provides general contracting, design-build, and structural concrete services. The company has completed more than 60 projects throughout the Pacific Northwest, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, bridges, reservoirs, utility tunnels, dams, fish hatcheries, combined sewer overflow projects, and industrial construction. Headquartered in Draper, Utah, Kelso Industries offers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building services nationwide. The acquisition expands Kelso's construction capabilities and adds a Pacific Northwest company to its growing portfolio. Clearwater's ability to self-perform much of its construction work complements Kelso's existing services, creating an opportunity to provide a broader range of construction and building services. Generational Group Executive Managing Diector, M&A, Western Region - Lori Galloway, and her team led by Senior Managing Director, M&A, Fred Zweifel successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Ruben Olm and Senior M&A Advisor, Bryce Gray established the initial relationship with Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC. Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, "We were honored to advise both parties through this transaction. Reaching a successful closing required thoughtful collaboration from everyone involved, and we are pleased to see the deal come together in a way that supports the company's continued growth." About Generational Group Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 350 professionals across 17 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services-including M&A advisory, exit planning education, business valuation, strategic growth advisory, wealth advisory, and digital solutions. Celebrating its 21st year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,900 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2024 and 2025. The firm was named 2025 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in 2024 and 2025. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261013540435/en/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage] |

Honigman LLP
Sep 4th, 2026
Honigman represents Kelso Industries in acquisition of Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company.

Honigman represents Kelso Industries in acquisition of Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company. Announcement Sep 4, 2026 Honigman recently represented Kelso Industries, a provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related building services, in connection with its acquisition of Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company, a Demopolis, Alabama-based provider of electrical and plumbing services. Founded nearly 70 years ago, Gaddy Electric & Plumbing Company is a multi-generational family business. A Honigman deal team led by Corporate Partners Evan Leibhan, Alexander Whang, and Michael Rhoad with support from Associates Lea Glenn and Kelly Lewis advised Kelso on the transaction.

ForexTV
Feb 3rd, 2025
Kelso Industries Acquires YES and ENETK

Woodbridge International announced the sale of its clients, YES LLC, an electrical contractor, and ENETK LLC, an automation company, to Kelso Industries. Both companies are based in North Dakota and serve industries like oil, natural gas, and refining. Kelso Industries, located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in MEP+ solutions. Woodbridge International is known for its innovative global marketing approach in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2024
Anchor Peabody Represents Wallace Electric in its Partnership with Kelso Industries

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Wallace Electric Co. ("Wallace Electric"), a leading commercial electrical contractor, in its new partnership with Kelso Industries, a collection of market-leading companies providing commercial HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, industrial and plumbing services.

Business Wire
Nov 28th, 2023
Affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners Provides $50 Million Investment to Kelso Industries

An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million