Dredge Manager

Atlas Energy Solutions is seeking a Dredge Manager to serve as the operational and technical owner of our dredge mining operations in the Permian Basin. This role is responsible for day-to-day dredge production, personnel leadership, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across two high-throughput dredges, each capable of producing up to 1,500 tons per hour.

This is a high-impact opportunity to build systems, standards, and processes from the ground up in a growing dredge operation. Success in this role is measured by safe production, dredge availability, tons moved, and disciplined execution of mine plans.

• →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, coordinate, and manage dredge 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, failure analysis, 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

• →Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , 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 (non-rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays

• Dredge availability and uptime
• Tons per hour and production targets
• Planned vs. unplanned downtime
• Safety performance and regulatory compliance
• Execution of mine plans and production forecasts
• Reliability improvements and cost control

• Strong technical and leadership experience in dredge mining, mining operations, or heavy industrial environments
• Solid experience managing fixed and mobile equipment operations
• Strong background in pumps and fluid dynamics
• Experience in equipment reliability, condition monitoring, and failure reduction
• Experience overseeing engineering designs and technical work scopes
• Experience developing, managing, and tracking operating budgets
• Ability to read, understand, and redline drawings, one-lines, and schematics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable operating in a field-based, hands-on environment
• Willingness to work in and travel within the Permian Basin as required

• You take ownership of outcomes and lead with accountability
• You are comfortable building systems where none previously existed
• You make data-driven decisions and hold high standards for safety and reliability
• You work collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• You handle confidential information with discretion and integrity