Mechanical Pipefitter - Retrofit Technology

Kelso Industries

The Role

Overview

Install, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC and piping systems across Southern CA

Key Responsibilities

  • troubleshooting
  • fabrication
  • installation
  • blueprint reading
  • safety compliance
  • collaboration

Tasks

-Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems as needed. -Ensure all work complies with safety standards and local building codes. -Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other trades on job sites. -Perform layout and fabrication of piping systems using various materials (copper, steel, PVC, etc.). -Install, assemble, and maintain piping systems, valves, and mechanical equipment. -Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Requirements

  • hvac
  • piping
  • 3+ years
  • drawings
  • high school
  • driver's license

What You Bring

-Willingness to travel and stay overnight as needed -Strong proficiency HVAC systems, chilled water, steam, and hydronic piping -3+ years of experience in mechanical or pipefitting roles (retrofit experience preferred) -Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and specifications -High school diploma or GED equivalent -Valid driver’s license and willingness to commute to various worksites in the area -Strong understanding of safety procedures and OSHA regulations

Benefits

-Per diem provided by and hotel covered when traveling overnight -Competitive wages: $32 to $50 hourly DOE -Comprehensive Benefits -This role is based out of Bloomington, CA but requires frequent travel throughout Southern California. Per diem is provided and hotel paid for by company when traveling overnight.

The Company

About Kelso Industries

-Begun with historic brands like Koch Mechanical and Wallace Electric, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions to become a powerhouse across the U.S. -Builds and maintains HVACR, plumbing, piping, electrical, and automation systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. -Projects range from heavy industrial HVAC systems and process piping installations to electrical infrastructure and sophisticated building automation. -Modular, prefabricated solutions and rapid-response maintenance crews make it a go-to for complex retrofit and emergency-service jobs. -Maintains the heritage brands of acquired firms, preserving local identities while stamping them with a nationwide MEP+ powerhouse identity.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Commercial

Institutional

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Refrigeration