Quality Director - Kelso Industrial Division

Together We Build - Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety at Kelso Industries

We're not just offering a job, we're inviting you to be part of a team built on PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, and SAFETY.

• PARTNERSHIP means we work together with trust, loyalty, and an owner mindset, always striving for win-win outcomes.

• INNOVATION drives us to think differently and create real value in everything we do.

• EXCELLENCE pushes us to set high expectations and deliver exceptional results.

• SAFETY is our foundation-both physical and psychological safety matter every single day.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career, be valued for who you are, and contribute to something meaningful, we'd love to have you on our team.

The Kelso Industries company is comprised of 26 (and growing) market-leading operating companies with over 2,600 employees that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation's preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients-including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States-with reliable, innovative service.

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced Quality Director to join our Industrial Division team.

The Quality Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems and strategies to ensure quality delivery, environmental regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This leadership role will oversee the Quality program for the Industrial Division, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, contractual and company objectives while fostering quality across the organization.

What We Are Looking For:

• Quality Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute the company's quality strategy to ensure compliance with industry regulations, customer and contractual requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Oversee all of Kelso Industries - Industrial division Quality programs
• Includes Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Ensure each OpCo within Kelso's Industrial division maintains their respective, independent Quality Manuals with strict adherence to the Kelso Industrial division standards
• Oversee and support each respective OpCo Quality Manager, quality teams and quality programs
• Lead and mentor the Quality teams. Promoting a proactive approach to quality and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including safety, estimating, pre-construction, project management and field teams, to drive quality initiatives for current and new projects from pre-construction to project close-out
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee and interface with all 3rd party inspection and testing suppliers to ensure strict adherence to the Kelso Industrial standard

Quality Program & Process Improvement

• Ensure each project develops a project specific Quality Manual and associated ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) for multiple discipline projects above and beyond structural and piping discipline quality requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develops and implements Kelso Industrial Audit standards and programs
• Oversee all quality related training for Quality teams as well as cross-functional teams
• Utilize data-driven approaches to monitor and improve key quality metrics (KPIs for non-conformance such as rework, reject rates and warranty)

Supply Chain Quality Management

• Assist cross-functional teams, ensuring all suppliers meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, contractual and company objectives
• Partner with Procurement and Operations teams to resolve supplier quality issues and drive improvements.

Training & Documentation

• Ensure proper training programs for Quality personnel and other relevant employees on quality systems are in place.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support compliance, traceability, and audit readiness.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years work experience in multi-discipline construction and fabrication Quality and 5+ years in a Quality leadership role
• Thorough knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3
• General knowledge of the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70E
• General knowledge of the NEC API 500
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites as needed
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict/resolution skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive quality initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Have or obtain within one year: CWI, OSHA 30

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction and offsite fabrication in industrial and manufacturing environments
• Experience in similar facilities under construction
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• ASNT NDT Level III certification
• Experience working in coordination with an AI (Authorized Inspector) and leading ASME & NBBI joint reviews
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / Rockwell Automation Logix 500
• Knowledge of HMI Programming

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business