Dredge Operator

Who We Are

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.

How You Will Make an Impact

Atlas Energy is in search of a Dredge Operator / Leverman to perform underwater excavation to a predetermined grade while maintaining communication with the Control Room.  The goal is to deliver the required flow and send product to the processing plant. The Dredge Operator will control the movement and positioning of a cutterhead dredge and controls the consistency of the slurry entering the pump. This opportunity is a rare chance to create from the ground floor and participate in a mine operation with multiple decades of reserves. This role is multifaceted, high impact and imperative to the success of Atlas Energy.  This is a full time position with Atlas Energy that includes benefits, housing and a rotational schedule.

Responsibilities:   

• Primary operator of the dredge to manage delivery of product to plant for processing adhering to dredge.
• In depth knowledge of cutterhead dredge operation
• Advances dredge using multiple anchoring arrangements and spuds,
• Familiar with Diesel and/or Electric cutterhead dredges
• Monitors controls, gauges, and depth meters to ensure optimal dredge operation
• Manage shore work and work with Dredge Lead/Engineer with moving water anchors
• Aid mechanics in completing daily preventative maintenance
• Operates swinging ladder and/or cable deployed dredge systems to excavate sand from mine pit.
• Complete and document equipment inspections, escalating any deficiencies, and ensure safe and compliant operations
• Recognize potential maintenance problems by sight and sound and inform maintenance
• Ensure dredge has adequate supply of tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment
• Able to understand, interpret, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Always adhere to all MSHA rules and regulations
• Follow all safety protocols and safety standards. 
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:   

• Strong technical knowledge of dredge operations
• Minimum 5 years experience operating and maintaining marine dredging equipment 
• Experience with operating and maintaining heavy equipment is an asset  
• Experience in equipment reliability and condition monitoring  

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, sit and climb or balance
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Capable of working a rotating shift; 14 days on, 7 days off.  You will rotate between days and nights and work 12 1/2 hour shifts
• Room and board provided at or near the location of the job
• Must be able to tolerate working conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat

What You’ll Love About Us

• Best People and Great Places to Work, Hire Vets ,Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
• Your Well-Being is a 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your 401K with company match, immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Atlas Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

Reasonable Accommodation
Atlas Energy Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with applicable law.