Compressor Station Facility Operator
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
- Gas or diesel mechanic experience is preferred.
- The ability to read, write, and speak English for work orders and manuals is required.
- The ability to use computers and vendor-specific programs for Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, and Murphy equipment, as well as Internet Explorer and Outlook, is required.
- The ability to complete and submit company documentation accurately and promptly is required.
- The ability to respond to after-hours requests on an on-call basis is required.
- The ability to work 12–16 hours straight while managing rest during time off is required.
- The ability to regularly lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds is required.
- Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
- Current safety orientation and compliance with personal protective equipment requirements are required.
- Operate and maintain gathering-system compressor stations and associated midstream equipment safely and efficiently.
- Complete daily equipment documentation, housekeeping, throughput optimization, and minor maintenance on engines, compressors, separators, generators, flares, dehydration units, vapor recovery units, and coolers.
- Locate pipelines around compressor stations and inspect, maintain, and repair basic pipeline, compression, and measurement-facility equipment.
- Work with craft personnel to resolve equipment and system problems in a timely manner.
- Operate compressor stations that may include Caterpillar and Waukesha engines driving Ariel compressors.
- Troubleshoot abnormal operations and coordinate and monitor assigned contractor activities.
- Identify emergency situations and initiate emergency-response procedures.
- Complete and maintain required reports, logs, daily records, EAM records, and shift reports.
- Monitor and adjust equipment as needed to maintain optimum availability and efficiency.
- Read and record natural gas, condensate, and production water or brine received, delivered, and consumed.
- Record operational temperature, pressure, and runtime-hour readings.
- Monitor and report compressor-unit availability.
- Ensure field equipment operates under current emissions guidelines and standards.
- Maintain knowledge of company, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA and DOT requirements, and document required regulatory activities.
- Use proper tools and equipment to perform integrity-management and regulatory tasks on oil or liquids pipelines.
- Monitor activity around pipelines and facilities and respond as necessary to protect system integrity.
- Respond to emergencies and perform cleanup associated with field operations and corrosion-control activities.
- Communicate safety and environmental concerns to client supervisors and provide potential corrective-action solutions.
- Follow and promote good housekeeping practices and properly maintain equipment and vehicles.
- Follow the company's fatigue program.
- Provide work progress for the next evaluation period and participate in 90-day employee evaluations.
- Additional pay is available based on field-related experience.
- Gas or diesel mechanic experience is preferred.
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.