Senior Well Tender
About the job
- Previous Well Tender, Production Operator, Lease Operator, or similar experience.
- Strong knowledge of oil and gas production equipment and field operations.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
- Ability to read gauges, meters, production reports, and equipment information.
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions.
- Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, and perform physical field duties as required.
- Monitor oil and gas wells, production equipment, tanks, separators, pumps, and related facilities.
- Perform routine well checks and record production data accurately.
- Identify abnormal operating conditions and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on production equipment.
- Coordinate with field supervisors, maintenance personnel, and contractors as needed.
- Monitor tank levels and coordinate oil, water, and other production-related activities.
- Maintain accurate daily production and inspection records.
- Assist with well startups, shutdowns, and production optimization activities.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe well sites.
- Follow all company safety policies, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Respond to alarms, equipment problems, and other field issues as required.
- Mentor and assist less-experienced Well Tenders and field personnel.
- Operate company vehicles and equipment safely.
- Travel locally between well sites as required; schedule may include weekends, holidays, on-call responsibilities, and emergency response depending on operational needs.
- 5+ years of oil and gas production or well-tending experience preferred.
- Experience with natural gas and oil production facilities.
- Experience with compressors, separators, tanks, pumps, and production equipment.
- Experience performing routine preventative maintenance.
- Experience with electronic production reporting or field data systems.
- Knowledge of applicable environmental and safety requirements.
- Supervisory or mentoring experience.
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