Full-Time
System Integrator
Controls / Automation Technician
Kelso Industries
1,001-5,000 employees
Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Dickinson, ND, USA
In Person
Work is performed in industrial and field environments, with standing, climbing, and work around operational equipment.
Associate's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- An associate degree in Instrumentation & Controls or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, or oil and gas environments is required.
- Experience programming programmable logic controller and remote terminal unit systems, particularly Allen-Bradley and Rockwell platforms, is required.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams is required.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting automation and electrical systems is required.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to troubleshoot and analyze automation, electrical, instrumentation, and industrial network systems.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, project scopes, and field conditions.
- Ability to manage project milestones and support project delivery.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in industrial and field environments, including standing and climbing around operational equipment.
- Program and configure programmable logic controller and remote terminal unit hardware used in industrial automation systems.
- Develop and troubleshoot automation solutions using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, Logix 500, and Allen-Bradley platforms.
- Configure and maintain human-machine interface systems, including Rockwell, Red Lion, and Beijer Electronics.
- Integrate automation equipment with plant control systems and field instrumentation.
- Create and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Design control panels and systems to Underwriters Laboratories specifications.
- Use AutoCAD Electrical for drafting and documentation.
- Design and support industrial network infrastructure, including Ethernet, copper, and fiber-optic cabling.
- Support installation, startup, and commissioning of automation systems in operational facilities.
- Troubleshoot motor control circuits, electrical systems, and automation equipment.
- Configure and troubleshoot serial communications and industrial networks.
- Install and integrate process instrumentation and measurement systems.
- Work with process transmitters, multimeters, process meters, and HART communication tools.
- Apply practices for noise isolation, grounding, and signal integrity.
- Work with systems operating in hazardous locations and ensure proper wiring and compliance.
- Collaborate with project managers, technicians, and customers to complete projects to specification.
- Coordinate system integration efforts across engineering, operations, and field teams.
- Assist with planning project timelines, estimating resources, and supporting project delivery.
- Provide direction and mentorship to Instrumentation Technicians as needed.
- Assign tasks based on team member skill sets and support quality workmanship on installations.
- Promote safety practices and company culture on job sites.
- Experience in oil and gas, energy, or industrial processing facilities.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
- Familiarity with hazardous-location wiring and safety practices.
- Experience designing and installing industrial networking infrastructure.
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
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Paceline's $50 million June 2024 investment funds more acquisitions.
- Kelso added YES and ENETK in February 2025, expanding industrial automation exposure.
- Kelso's 2026 acquisition program still actively recruits partner companies across the U.S.
What critics are saying
- Roll-up execution risk rises as Kelso integrates electrical, automation, and HVAC brands.
- PE dependence is total; without Oxbow, Peterson, and Paceline, acquisition growth stalls in 2026.
- Construction slowdown or customer capex cuts hit western branch revenues quickly.
What makes Kelso Industries unique
- Kelso's MEP+ model bundles HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and controls.
- Kelso keeps local brands like Wallace Electric and Advanced Arizona after acquisition.
- Kelso targets western U.S. technical-service businesses with strong employee culture.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 23%1 year growth
↑ 23%2 year growth
↑ 25%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.
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.
An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million
Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners.