Permian Dredge Operations Lead

Atlas Energy Solutions; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision 100% coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. is seeking a Dredge Manager to own and optimize dredge mining operations in the Permian Basin. You will lead day-to-day production, staffing, and equipment performance across two dredges capable of moving up to 1,500 tons per hour.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities to build systems and standards from the ground up in a growing operation. Texas-based, field-oriented leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience in dredge mining or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience managing fixed and mobile equipment operations.
• Background in pumps and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with equipment reliability and failure reduction.
• Experience overseeing engineering designs and technical scopes.
• Experience developing and tracking operating budgets.
• Ability to read, understand, and redline drawings and schematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Target zero health, safety, and environmental incidents and set the standard for safe dredge operations.
• Own day-to-day dredge operations across assigned sites, including production, staffing, and equipment performance.
• Lead and develop dredge operators, supervisors, and support personnel.
• Plan staffing schedules to support production targets.
• Execute mine plans, monitor inventory levels, and adjust production forecasts as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate planned maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Own dredge reliability performance, including availability tracking and improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and Plant Management to drive data-driven decisions.
• Lead CMMS development and continuous improvement for dredge maintenance and operations.
• Manage and track budgets related to dredge operations and improvement projects.
• Lead dredge-related projects, ensuring schedules, costs, risks, and technical objectives are met.
• Ensure all operations and projects comply with OSHA, MSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in vendor and contractor selection, negotiations, and performance management.
• Oversee engineering designs related to dredge systems, pumps, pipelines, and supporting infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical leadership

Dredge operations

Equipment reliability

Data-driven decisions

Field-based work

Budget management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. is seeking a Dredge Manager to own and optimize dredge mining operations in the Permian Basin. You will lead day-to-day production, staffing, and equipment performance across two dredges capable of moving up to 1,500 tons per hour.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities to build systems and standards from the ground up in a growing operation. Texas-based, field-oriented leadership role.