“Every day pretty much has me running around like a crazy person. Whatever I think I have planned for the day is rarely what I accomplish.” This is not unusual for many support staff in the AEC industry, and Operations Supervisor Jen Morris is no exception. The operations supervisor is a...
Over the years, the P1 Service service department has developed a reputation for providing quality service and excellent customer care. It is the service technician, out on the job site every day, who has become the face of P1 Service, but it is the diligent work of the Service Coordinator behind...
Pictured above - Jamie with his dad, Jim Sr. Not all generations decide to continue with “the family business”, but having a grandfather and father with a combined 68 years in the Local 441 Union inspired Topeka Service Technician Jamie Penry to follow in those footsteps. Jamie’s dad, Jim Penry Sr.,...
When that circuit breaker goes out and the cost of all-new gear replacement is not an option, P1 Service has a convenient circuit breaker rebuild service that could save customers thousands of dollars. Electrical Preventative Maintenance (EPM) Manager Jeff Gardner says circuit breaker shipping and rebuilding is a service not commonly...
The successful man was out and on the job long before opportunity came a-knocking. And this same opportunity is often disguised as hard work." ~anonymous Service Technician Jeremy Alexander is no stranger to hard work. As a teenager, he started working for his dad’s company pouring concrete and eventually moved on...
Customer relationships will always be top priority for P1 Service. Kelly Masters was interviewing for a position with P1 when she was asked if she would be interested in the newly created position of C.A.R.E. Coordinator. With a degree in Nursing and three children, Kelly has plenty of experience in caring,...
From Cheese to Freeze: Troy Stewart Finds Rewarding Career in Ammonia Refrigeration Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician Troy Stewart is the father of three little girls, who most certainly keep him on his toes. And that’s probably a good skill to have when you work in ammonia service, one of the most...
Just because things have always been done a certain way, doesn’t mean it’s the best or only way. For Ammonia Service Manager Michael Schram, providing the “usual” solution for a customer was just what he needed to spark a new idea. In January of 2017, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) had a...
Before P1 Service Plumbing Service Manager Dave Rollo was lured into the illustrious world of plumbing, he wanted to fly jets. When he finished high school, he headed off to college to become a jet pilot, but after a year of college, his long distance relationship took a toll and he...
Out of all the associates at P1 Service, only one earns the Ace Award. This award is for that individual who is: self-motivated and forward thinking; hard-working and focused; always striving to make our organization better; showing ongoing initiative and dedication; and exemplifying our company culture of 100 percent effort/0 excuses....
At Your Service For many P1 customers, our service technicians are the face of P1. They are the people taking care of service calls and preventive maintenance, out on the front lines with our customers every day. The service department currently has 130 service technicians across the six P1 offices who...
Through an innovative approach to this ammonia energy project, P1 Service’s Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration team beat rebate projections and ultimately earned Hunt Midwest rebates of more than $120,000 based on annual electrical savings of more than 920,000 kWh for the SubTropolis underground business complex in Kansas City. SubTropolis is the largest...
Working with industrial ammonia refrigeration is probably one of the most dangerous jobs. Safety and training are top priorities at P1 Service, particularly in this highly regulated segment of our industry. Keeping with our commitment to ensure associates in the field are highly trained and prepared for the work ahead, P1...
P1 Service Hosts Great Plains NEBB Technicians for TAB Training We’re proud of the P1 Service Training Facility at our Lenexa headquarters for good reason. It is both unique to P1 Service and useful to our professional community. Our Training Facility is a resource that goes beyond keeping our own service...
By P1 associate average tenure, Warehouse Driver Jeremy Heim is a short timer - he's only been here about 1.5 years. But Jeremy has already found a good fit with P1 Service’s Wichita team and enjoys the work. His responsibilities include taking care of everything coming and going from the warehouse, including...
Talented technicians are just one of the ways P1 Service excels at customer service. That’s why P1 put together a service technician training committee. The committee was assembled over the summer with the goal of developing a technical training curriculum that will address the topics most vital to our associates. The...
Tanner H., a P1 Service plumber who finished his apprenticeship in June, placed a very close second at the 2018 UA National Apprentice Competition in Ann Arbor, Mich., August 11-15. A member of Local 8 Plumbers and Gasfitters, Tanner went to nationals after placing first at state and then winning his...
Congratulations to Kyle Cullen and Andrew Maginness on winning state craft competitions in pipefitting and HVAC, respectively. The purpose of these competitions is to see how well unions across the country are learning different skills and to improve skills overall as a trade. Kyle, a five-year apprentice, was top three out...
TOPEKA, Kan. – Kaleb Palmer, a fifth-year apprentice for P1 Service, was awarded apprentice of the year for Local 226 by JATC. Palmer participated in an apprentice contest, which consisted of a hands-on and written portion. Palmer has primarily worked on projects in central Kansas with P1 Service. His work was...
LENEXA, Kan. - The recent addition of Critical Environment Certification (CEC) services is allowing P1 Service, LLC, to better serve our healthcare and laboratory clients. P1 Service CEC technicians visit controlled environments in hospitals, pharmacies and labs to test, repair and certify equipment. John Cobb, P1 assistant service manager, is leading...
