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Kelso Industries
Kelso Industries is a leader providing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP+) services across the United States. We are actively building the nation's preferred technical service partnership for MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial and institutional clients. With a commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and people-first leadership, Kelso Industries empowers its family of companies to thrive in their local markets while benefiting from the strength of a national network. Together, we’re building the future of the skilled trades one project, one partnership, and one person at a time.
Purpose
Your Premier Partner for Comprehensive MEP+ Services
Our people mean everything to us.
In every partnership, we focus on the employees and the team. We look for ways to help the team grow and the employees expand their careers with exciting opportunities.
We look for ways to leverage the resources of a large company while still offering a local company feel and customer service. We instill best practices across our companies while allowing individual leaders to do what is right for their customers and their markets.
Our people mean everything to us.
In every partnership, we focus on the employees and the team. We look for ways to help the team grow and the employees expand their careers with exciting opportunities.
We look for ways to leverage the resources of a large company while still offering a local company feel and customer service. We instill best practices across our companies while allowing individual leaders to do what is right for their customers and their markets.
Vision
We are the Nation’s Preferred MEP+ Solutions Partner
Mission
We create, sustain & optimize the critical systems of the built environment
Additional Culture Details
Culture isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a reflection of how we treat people, solve problems, and grow together. Here’s what makes our culture stand out:
1. Entrepreneurial Spirit with Real Support - Each of our operating companies retains its entrepreneurial edge, while having access to the tools, guidance, and collaboration of the larger Kelso ecosystem. It’s the best of both worlds with local autonomy and shared strength.
2. People-First Mindset - We lead with integrity and humanity. Whether it’s how we engage team members, support career growth, or make operational decisions, people matter here. That shows up in low turnover, long tenures, and high engagement.
3. Shared Values, Local Flavor - Every company under the Kelso umbrella brings its own personality and strengths, but we’re united by a set of core values: Partnership, Innovation, Excellence and Safety. That creates consistency without conformity.
4. Room to Grow - From technicians to executives, team members at Kelso have opportunities to grow within their roles and across companies. We're serious about training, leadership development, and promoting from within.
5. We Work Hard and Smart - We’re proud of our MEP+ roots, and we put in the work. But we also embrace technology, streamline processes, and learn from each other. Efficiency and grit coexist here.
6. Down-to-Earth and Approachable Leadership - Our leaders are hands-on, visible, and real. Whether you're in the field or at corporate, you can count
1. Entrepreneurial Spirit with Real Support - Each of our operating companies retains its entrepreneurial edge, while having access to the tools, guidance, and collaboration of the larger Kelso ecosystem. It’s the best of both worlds with local autonomy and shared strength.
2. People-First Mindset - We lead with integrity and humanity. Whether it’s how we engage team members, support career growth, or make operational decisions, people matter here. That shows up in low turnover, long tenures, and high engagement.
3. Shared Values, Local Flavor - Every company under the Kelso umbrella brings its own personality and strengths, but we’re united by a set of core values: Partnership, Innovation, Excellence and Safety. That creates consistency without conformity.
4. Room to Grow - From technicians to executives, team members at Kelso have opportunities to grow within their roles and across companies. We're serious about training, leadership development, and promoting from within.
5. We Work Hard and Smart - We’re proud of our MEP+ roots, and we put in the work. But we also embrace technology, streamline processes, and learn from each other. Efficiency and grit coexist here.
6. Down-to-Earth and Approachable Leadership - Our leaders are hands-on, visible, and real. Whether you're in the field or at corporate, you can count
Values
- Partnership
- PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE SUCCESS. TRUE PARTNERSHIPS ARE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL.
We act as owners of Kelso. We nurture long-term partnerships with our customers, suppliers, team members, and shareholders. We value relationships based on trust, loyalty, integrity, and collective success. By forging strong partnerships, we create a network of support and enhance our growth and prosperity.
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