Industrial Painter
About the job
- Experience in industrial equipment painting and process piping.
- Experience with wet painting using a gun.
- Experience with blasting and all types of blasting media, including sand, black beauty, and glass bead.
- Understanding of National Association of Corrosion Engineers requirements.
- Ability to gauge mil thickness application and document it using a mil thickness tester.
- Ability to differentiate between colors.
- Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
- Ability to work with all levels of employees.
- Strong communication skills.
- Prepare surfaces by removing previous finishes through masking, grit blasting, pressure washing, tool cleaning, or chemical rinsing; clean and smooth surfaces and allow them to dry before painting.
- Prepare paint by using viscosity cups, thickness gauges, and gloss gauges to check its composition and by mixing appropriate compounds; apply epoxy paint when required.
- Apply primers, pre-finishes, and finishing coats using spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers, or brushes.
- Use required safety equipment, including self-contained suits, self-contained breathing apparatus, and protective eyewear.
- Clean work areas and safely handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals and waste while minimizing overspray.
- Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment.
- Monitor field painting conditions and document them for turnover packages.
- Perform mil thickness testing.
About the company
ShalePro Energy Services provides field services for the natural gas industry across production, midstream, and power-generation/bio-gas sectors. Its offerings include compressor operations, pigging, maintenance, well tending and production, well hook-ups/installation and fabrication, instrumentation and electrical work, and HelicalPro helical pile installation. The company operates as a single brand formed from multiple acquisitions, delivering on-site projects with a workforce of 300+ across the Appalachian Basin and other shale plays. Its goal is to provide end-to-end energy services, expand market share in Appalachia and other shale plays, and grow capabilities through acquisitions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- In 2026, ShalePro advertised 16 openings across 44 locations, showing active demand.
- Management added data centers in 2026, opening higher-growth electrical and infrastructure work.
- The 2022 Tight Line acquisition expanded civil construction and deepened Marcellus-Ohio Basin coverage.
What critics are saying
- A 2023 lawsuit naming ShalePro alongside Devon and EAN signals jobsite liability exposure.
- Customer concentration in Appalachian natural gas ties revenue to drilling and midstream spending.
- Private-equity ownership under Turning Basin Capital raises pressure for acquisition-driven execution.
What makes ShalePro Energy Services unique
- ShalePro bundles wells, compressors, pipelines, fabrication, and civil construction under one brand.
- By 2026, it serves Appalachia from New York to Tennessee across seven locations.
- Its 300-person platform manages 2,000 wells and hundreds of compressors nationwide.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Company News
ShalePro Energy Services announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Tight Line Services. Tight Line joins ShalePro as the fifth operating companies that has been acquired by ShalePro, combining to provide turn-key production and midstream services for the natural gas and oil
ShalePro Energy Services ("ShalePro"), a portfolio company of Turning Basin Capital, announces the appointment of John Snedden as Chief Executive Officer effective February 14, 2022.