What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Atlas Energy Solutions?
Who We Are
Headquartered in Austin, TX with operations in Kermit and Monahans, TX, Atlas Energy Solutions is the leading provider of high-quality frac sand and innovative logistics solutions to Exploration & Production operators and oil field service providers in the Permian Basin. We are proud of what we do – we have state of the art manufacturing facilities, premium offerings, outstanding customer service, and exceptional work culture and a commitment to giving back to the community.
We're very excited about what we see in front of us, and we think you will be too – so come join our team and contribute to our growth!
How You Will Make an Impact
As the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing daily sand production operations, troubleshooting front-line PLC/Automation systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role demands a keen attention to detail, strong communication skills with field counterparts, exceptional analytical abilities, and a solid understanding of automation and programming processes.
This role will be based onsite at our Headquarters in Austin, TX.
**Must be willing to participate in an on-call schedule to meet business continuity requirements, including weekends and holidays as required.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for day-to-day oversight of manufacturing operations.
- Document and track equipment downtime.
- Enhance and refine documentation to the point where you can effectively communicate its contents and key insights.
- Consistent and meaningful communication with field personnel.
- Monitor quality and inline process trends, document and escalate deviations.
- Support field personnel by providing process data and assist in troubleshooting.
- Process Improvement recommendations through statistical analysis and trend monitoring.
- Collect and evaluate data to support business decisions in mining and process improvement.
- Prepare and maintain daily and weekly production reports of Wet/Dry plants and Dune Express.
- Propose and implement capital expenditure projects from engineering through execution.
- Work closely with Maintenance Department to ensure continuous and safe operations.
- Adhere to all Atlas Energy and MSHA standards.
- Recommend changes in standards and procedures to improve production and performance.
- Implement automation and PLC programming modifications in accordance with specified guidelines and directives.
- Design effective and intuitive improvements to the process monitoring interface.
- Travel up to 15% to West Texas.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Electrical or Electro-mechanical, or related degree.
- Recent experience (professional or academic) with Industrial Systems.
- Proficiency in general programming design and testing methodologies.
How You Will Stand Out
- You excel in fast-paced environments, effortlessly managing multiple tasks with efficiency.
- You bring a strong work ethic and a keen sense of urgency to everything you do.
- You are an organized self-starter who thrives in a collaborative team setting and consistently delivers results.
- You have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to retain and apply critical information with ease.
What You'll Love About Us
- Best People and Team. Great Place to Work For, Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
- Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting
- Relax and Recharge. Paid time off, 15 paid holidays, and half day every other Friday
