Field Inventory Specialist
Job Code
09010
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Family
Field Operations
Job Level
T
HSE Status
Safety-Sensitive
About Mesa Power Solutions
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.
What We Offer
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Competitive base pay
- 401(k) plan
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Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
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100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
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Employee Assistance Program
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Life Insurance
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Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
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Critical Illness and Accident insurance
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Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance
We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.
Employment Requirements
Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.
If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.
Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.
Job Summary
The Inventory Specialist oversees and manages the handling of equipment, materials and inventory needs for the field shops of Mesa.
Essential Duties
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Oversee the inventory use and consumption of the shop location.
- Ensures the parts for the technicians are on hand and technicians are recording correct part numbers to their service orders.
- Follows up to check the correct part numbers are then consumed on work orders through NAV.
- Help identify critical shortages in inventory to eliminate expedited shipping and help with supply runs.
- Maintain close communication with shop technicians as well as the other inventory specialist in their location.
- Conduct regular inventories of his/her location, identify and solve problems with stock with minimal guidance.
- Communicate effectively with the shop and chain of command to correct problems as they arise.
- Acting as a main point of contact for all inventory related issues including damages and warranty process.
- Record any discrepancies and communicate with peers to find solutions to problems as they arise. This will include missing inventory, incorrect part consumption, warranty, damages, and critical shortages in their location.
- Provides employees in the location with the most accurate information on parts being taken to shop technicians and what is outstanding to be consumed. Recognize problems and try to work through them while ensuring the chain of communication is open to the procurement team at HQ.
- Must maintain positive relationships with their vendors and partners in the shop and field.
- Identify needs of the shop technicians, running errands, keeping organized work areas, and ensuring correct part numbers are being consumed.
- Act as a support role for the technicians and operations in the shop and at headquarters.
- Stock product in stock locations, keeping a clean and organized work space for all.
- Labels all inventory item locations and makes them easily accessible to ensure the correct parts are readily available.
- Organizing shop, yard, and parts to provide easy access to parts and other items required to complete shop work.
- Communicate any discrepancies in inventory quickly and accurately with appropriate contact in house and at headquarters.
- Act as the main point of contact for all shop needs, no technician in the shop should be grabbing inventory without associates knowledge.
- Communicate inventory / accounting / operations related issues that may arise.
- Reduce paper-work related mistakes consumed on Work Orders by service technicians.
- All other duties assigned.
Education
Required
Experience
Required
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1 year of previous related experience.
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Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Required
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Ability to obtain Crane and Forklift Certifications by the end of the probationary period. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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Must be able to be approved and hold a company credit card.
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Knowledge of inventory management systems and practices.
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Understanding of part tracking and consumption within enterprise systems (e.g., NAV).
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Familiarity with warranty processes and damage reporting procedures.
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Knowledge of supply chain logistics, including shipping, receiving, and vendor coordination.
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Understanding of shop operations and technician support requirements.
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Skill in maintaining organized, clean, and efficient inventory and shop environments.
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Skill in conducting physical inventories and identifying discrepancies.
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Effective communication skills to coordinate with technicians, vendors, and headquarters.
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Skill in problem-solving related to missing, damaged, or misused inventory.
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Attention to detail when labeling, stocking, and documenting parts and materials.
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Ability to accurately record, track, and verify part numbers and service order consumption.
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Skill in relationship building with shop staff, vendors, and operations personnel.
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Ability to oversee and manage inventory usage and consumption with minimal supervision.
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Ability to identify critical shortages and anticipate inventory needs to reduce delays.
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Ability to act as a central point of contact for all inventory-related matters.
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Ability to maintain real-time communication and escalate issues when necessary.
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Ability to support both shop and field operations by ensuring accurate, timely parts availability.
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Ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues while maintaining open communication channels.
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Ability to reduce paperwork-related errors through oversight and follow-up with service technicians.
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Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.
Culture Expectations
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Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
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Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
- Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
- Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
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Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.
Physical Demands
Constant
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Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
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Hearing
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Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
Frequent
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Sitting
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Walking or moving throughout facility
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Talking
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Bending or stooping
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Squatting or crouching
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Reaching
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Kneeling
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Pushing
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Pulling
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Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance
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Driving
Working Conditions
Constant
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Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
Frequent
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General maintenance shop working conditions.
Equipment & Software
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Computer
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Phones
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Microsoft applications
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Forklift
Additional Job Requirements
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Must be able to pass a WorkSTEPS physical.
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Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Less than 3 Direct Reports
Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V
