Full-Time
Startup Technician
Posted on 7/30/2025
Kelvin Group
51-200 employees
Designs and maintains mission-critical mechanical systems
No salary listed
Levittown, PA, USA
In Person
Up to 90% travel within the United States; East Coast/Mid-Atlantic based.
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- 10+ years’ experience in a field service and project start-up role with industrial refrigeration customers.
- A technical education or commensurate experience in industrial/technical support of refrigeration equipment.
- Advanced education within the RETA certification 1 through 4 and IR 1-19/ CR 1-20 modules.
- Advanced OEM training for equipment start-up and service.
- Able to provide field support to a multi-location service and project team efficiently and accurately.
- Ability support and drive team site performance to maximize organization goals and project results.
- Experience driving process improvements within multi location and remote teams.
- Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Self-motivated and highly organized.
- Must be able to work independently and create start-up processes to drive meeting timelines.
- Openness to travel extensively (90%) within the United States for extended periods of time. Includes driving and flying with overnight hotel stays.
- Computer literacy including knowledge of Field Software, MS Office, and ability to quickly learn new software.
- Primary interface and liaison with the project management team for field commissioning related topics.
- Developing commissioning program best practices/templates and providing training/mentoring to apprentice within the department.
- Monitoring dependencies across multiple inter-related projects, developing & driving key milestones within the Project Management and Service teams.
- Generating and reporting daily site reports and work order information to the project management and service operations team
- Develop and distribute start-up reporting to the leadership/key stakeholders for scope/work reviews, costs analysis, and contract reviews.
- Provide full commissioning staffing for the field service and technical support functions within the organization
- Assist project management team members with achievement of operational goals and objectives
- Problems faced may be difficult and can be complex due to inter-department demands
- Business management, planning, and implementation skills must be strong
- Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by Kelvin employees, sub-contractors, customers, and all stakeholders.
Kelvin Group provides industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical services, including design, installation, maintenance, and repair of essential systems. It focuses on process safety management, environmental compliance, and parts and equipment sales (such as refrigeration) to support clients’ operations. The company differentiates itself with a strong safety/regulatory focus, a comprehensive service package, and a history of adopting new technologies, often via acquisitions that expand its geographic reach. Its goal is to become a leading, dependable partner in a fragmented market by delivering safe, compliant, and reliable mechanical solutions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Unified compliance platform eliminates customer friction from managing multiple vendors.
- Fourteen acquisitions demonstrate proven bolt-on growth playbook in fragmented market.
- Premium pricing opportunity for specialized ammonia refrigeration compliance services.
What critics are saying
- Integration failures from rapid acquisitions erode service quality and trigger churn.
- Overleveraged debt from aggressive roll-up strategy cripples cash flow amid high rates.
- OSHA fines $5M+ for mechanical integrity lapses post-acquisition integration gaps.
What makes Kelvin Group unique
- Sotera merger creates nation's largest industrial refrigeration compliance platform nationwide.
- Coast-to-coast geographic footprint enables national account service delivery and retention.
- TotalPSM program generates recurring revenue through customized annual compliance agreements.
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Kelvin Group has announced the merger of JS Compliance and HCG Associates to form Sotera, described as the nation's largest industrial refrigeration compliance platform. The integration combines expertise in Process Safety Management, Risk Management Programs and Ammonia Refrigeration Management to serve industrial and food processing operations across the United States. JS Compliance specialises in PSM and RMP services, including its TotalPSM programme, whilst HCG Associates focuses on compliance strategies for ammonia refrigeration systems. The merged entity offers nationwide coverage and comprehensive compliance services. Scott Sweet will serve as president of Sotera, Kelvin Group's compliance division, whilst Jet Stiffler joins the executive team as chief compliance officer. Kelvin Group is a portfolio company of Southfield Capital, a private equity firm investing in business services companies.
Kelvin Group introduces the nation's largest, fastest growing industrial refrigeration compliance platform, with Sotera, the merger of JS Compliance and HCG Associates. News provided by. Kelvin Group This strategic integration combines decades of expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), and Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM), delivering unmatched compliance solutions to customers across the United States. WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Kelvin Group ("Kelvin"), a portfolio company of Southfield Capital, today announced the merger of JS Compliance ("JSC") and HCG Associates ("HCG") to form Sotera, the nation's largest and fastest growing industrial refrigeration compliance platform. This strategic integration combines decades of expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), and Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM), delivering unmatched compliance solutions to customers across the United States. JS Compliance has built a strong reputation for leadership in PSM and RMP services including the development of the TotalPSM program, which provides annual compliance agreements customized to each client's needs, as well as mechanical integrity inspections, audits, and compliance training. "Since launching JS Compliance to address OSHA's PSM requirements, our mission has always been to protect people, property, and the environment," said Jet Stiffler, founder and President of JS Compliance. "Joining Kelvin Group and merging with HCG allows us to scale these services nationwide and advance safety standards within industrial refrigeration, cold storage, and food processing facilities." HCG Associates has built a reputation for delivering tailored compliance strategies and engineering solutions for ammonia refrigeration systems. "HCG has always prioritized tailored, high-quality compliance solutions," said Scott Sweet, founder and President of HCG Associates. "The merger with JSC under Kelvin Group allows us to combine expertise and resources to deliver a unified platform serving industries nationwide with unmatched depth and consistency." "By combining the deep PSM and ARM expertise of JS Compliance and HCG Associates, we are cementing Kelvin Group's position as the leader in industrial refrigeration compliance," said Harry Gray, CEO of Kelvin Group. "Our clients in regulated industrial and food processing operations will now benefit from an unmatched full-service national platform that delivers compliance, safety, and peace of mind." By uniting expertise, technology, and resources, the newly integrated national platform will offer the broadest geographic coverage within the industry, the most comprehensive compliance service offerings, and streamlined processes that support the evolving demands of its clients within industrial and commercial markets. As part of the integration, Scott Sweet will assume the role of President of Sotera, Kelvin Group's compliance division, while Jet Stiffler will join Kelvin Group's executive team as Chief Compliance Officer. About Kelvin Group Kelvin Group is a national leader in the field of industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical services, process safety management, and environmental compliance. Its turnkey solutions provide design/installation, service and planned maintenance and testing and compliance of world-class mechanical systems for leaders in the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, educational, health care, and process industries. Once engaged with customers, Kelvin Group assists business owners achieve mandated health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance standards. For more information, please visit www.kelvin.cool. Southfield Capital is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, lower middle market companies in the business services sector. The firm targets companies with $4 - 20 million in EBITDA and partners with management to scale the business through a combination of organic and acquisition growth strategies. For more information, please visit www.southfieldcapital.com. Sotera is the nation's largest and fastest growing industrial refrigeration compliance platform, formed through the merger of JS Compliance and HCG Associates under Kelvin Group. Sotera delivers comprehensive Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), and Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM) services, helping industrial and commercial customers operate safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. By combining deep technical expertise, innovative solutions, and nationwide reach, Sotera provides scalable, client-centered services that span industries across the United States. Media Contact Bill McCue, Kelvin Group, 1 7182087391, [email protected], kelvin.cool SOURCE Kelvin Group
Kelvin Group ("Kelvin"), the leading national provider of industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical refrigeration services, process safety management, and environmental compliance, announced today its acquisition of PermaCold Engineering,...
Kelvin Group, which is backed by Southfield Capital, has acquired JS Compliance LLC, a Magnolia, Texas-based process safety management and risk management consultancy within the food and beverage manufacturing and logistics industries.
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kelvin Group ("Kelvin"), the leading national provider of industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical services, process safety...