Kelso Industries

Overview

Kelso Industries, with over 4,000 employees across more than 40 companies, is seeking a Project Hand for RMR Mechanical's High Purity and Passivation team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves supporting project execution through equipment setup, chemical handling, and jobsite maintenance while prioritizing safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of High Purity and Passivation equipment and systems.
• Handle hoses, pumps, filtration systems, tanks, piping, and other project-related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist in the mixing, transferring, and handling of approved chemicals while strictly following established safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Support flushing, passivation, preservation, and other high-purity system cleaning activities under the direction of project leadership.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate any concerns or irregularities to supervisors promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas throughout each project.
• Load, unload, organize, and properly care for company tools, equipment, and materials.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and inspection of company equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Follow all company and customer safety requirements, including PPE, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and other applicable procedures.
• Travel to customer job sites as required, which may include extended travel assignments.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability by reporting to work on time, maintaining regular attendance, and being prepared to perform assigned duties each day.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other trades.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project success and operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous industrial, construction, manufacturing, or mechanical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project assignments, including overnight travel when necessary.
• Ability to work safely in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to successfully pass all required pre-employment and customer-required screenings.

Benefits

Additional Information

• Hiring for all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift).
• Candidates should expect to travel to various project locations.
• Candidates must be willing to travel to Lucedale for training.
• $200 per diem for travel.