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Tri-M Group

Electrical and facility solutions provider

Assistant Service Operations Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Kennett Square, PA, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Experience troubleshooting.
  • Programming experience, including basic experience with Visual Basic, Fortran, C++, or Pascal.
  • Basic knowledge of drafting software, preferably AutoCAD or Visio.
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Human relations and communication skills.
  • Self-starting ability.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
  • Ability to sit 6 to 8 hours per day; lift 0 to 30 pounds from floor to above shoulders; and use hands repetitively for writing, typing, data entry, and filing.
  • Vision adequate for computer use and reading, and hearing adequate for phone use.
  • Ability to stand, climb, kneel, reach, bend, twist, and walk as needed for site surveys to collect project design data.
  • Balance adequate for climbing ladders, scaffolds, and lifts.
  • Ability to work in temperatures from 0°F to 100°F for up to 8 hours indoors or outdoors, with exposure to dust, gases, fumes, odors, and poor ventilation in confined spaces.
  • Ability to work with potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and explosive hazards, and use a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and hearing protection.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Responsibilities
  • Comply with and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Comply with and ensure compliance with company employment policies and procedures, including standards of conduct and appearance that reflect positively on the company.
  • Assist with updating customer front-end systems, schedules, alarms, reports, and graphics for system additions.
  • Assist with as-built documentation for system additions as required.
  • Assist with system addition design and submittals as required.
  • Assist with system addition programming as required.
  • Work with technicians to verify equipment operation for system additions or service-related issues.
  • Back up front ends for system additions or service customers as required.
  • Maintain documentation for preventative maintenance service contracts.

About the company

Tri-M Group delivers electrical and facility solutions for businesses, including energy-related problem solving and project execution. It provides end-to-end services such as planning, installation, maintenance, energy management, and safety-focused execution, all led by employee-owners. The company operates in high-stakes environments where safety and security are critical, serving sophisticated regional clients with reliable performance. Its goal is to help customers grow their operations, solve tough facility and energy challenges, and meet deadlines safely and efficiently.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Founded

1964

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What believers are saying

  • Tri-M added Norm Atwood as COO on April 29, 2026, strengthening delivery discipline.
  • Penn College sent four apprentices on July 23, 2026, widening Tri-M's talent pipeline.
  • Tri-M's August 16, 2026 news feed and September 14 services page show active marketing.

What critics are saying

  • Tri-M's 480-person workforce depends on apprentices; competitor wages drain crews by 2027.
  • Mid-Atlantic construction slowdowns would hit Kennett Square, Quakertown, Lock Haven, Middletown, and Baltimore simultaneously.
  • A major safety or project-failure event destroys Tri-M's reputation and bonding capacity.

What makes Tri-M Group unique

  • Tri-M combines electrical construction, high voltage, building automation, security, and networking under one roof.
  • Employee ownership and five Mid-Atlantic locations support faster field execution than niche contractors.
  • Ron Bauguess became CEO on August 22, 2026, preserving operational continuity.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program

Company News

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Jul 23rd, 2026
Penn College graduates begin on-the-job training with Tri-M.

Penn College graduates begin on-the-job training with Tri-M. Thursday, July 23, 2026 Four recent Penn College graduates have signed offer letters to become apprentices with Tri-M Group LLC. From left, Krew G. Bauer, of West Chester; Owen J. Mulhern, of Havertown; Nick D. Laude, of Hallstead; and Caden I. Lantz, of Williamsport, show off clothing included in their welcome packages on the official signing day. Four Pennsylvania College of Technology graduates have signed offer letters to join The Tri-M Group LLC as apprentices. Over the next four years, the students will continue their education while completing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to earn their journeyperson credentials. The employee-owned company provides electrical construction, building automation, high voltage, security and networking solutions. "Tri-M Group has been an outstanding corporate partner, offering students and graduates meaningful opportunities to explore rewarding careers within an organization that emphasizes safety and employee development," said Justin W. Beishline, corporate relations officer. "Our partnership continues to grow and evolve, strengthening pathways for career exploration and long-term success. We are proud to continue building on this strong and impactful relationship." Tri-M, which is part of the Penn College Corporate Tomorrow Makers program, has welcomed multiple Penn College students and graduates at its three Pennsylvania locations in Kennett Square, the Lehigh Valley and Lock Haven. The interns and apprentices are now supporting the company's electrical construction, business automation services, electrical service, network service and building automation systems startup divisions. Members of the latest cohort of apprentices are Caden I. Lantz, of Williamsport, a 2025 mechatronics technology graduate and 2026 building automation engineering technology graduate, and Owen J. Mulhern, of Havertown, Nick D. Laude, of Hallstead, and Krew G. Baur, of West Chester, all 2026 electrical construction graduates. "Tri-M is proud to partner with Penn College," said Chris Bair, apprenticeship development specialist for Tri-M. "Through close collaboration with faculty and instructors, we are committed to providing exceptional internship and apprenticeship experiences that help Penn College students thrive." For information about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education, email Admissions or call toll-free 800-367-9222. Recent Penn College graduates who signed offer letters to join Tri-M Group LLC as apprentices include, beginning with the second person from the left, Caden I. Lantz, of Williamsport; Owen J. Mulhern, of Havertown; Nick D. Laude, of Hallstead; and Krew G. Baur, of West Chester. The group is joined by Tri-M's Chris Bair, apprenticeship development specialist, far left, and Rich Musser, business development executive.

VISTA.Today
Mar 12th, 2022
Encompass Services, LLC acquires Tri-M Group

In the late 1990s, after 34 years of expanding his company and achieving his goals, Tom sold Tri-M to Encompass Services, Inc.

The Tri M Group, LLC
Aug 17th, 2021
The Tri-M Group, LLC recognized as EcoXpert Certified on May 1st 21'.

- Its Response In May of 2021, Tri-M was named EcoXpert Certified by Schneider Electric.