Process Operator bei Atlas Energy Solutions

Headquartered in Austin, TX with operations in Kermit and Monahans, TX, Atlas Sand is the leading provider of frac sand to the Permian Basin. We are proud of what we do – we have state of the art manufacturing facilities, high quality products, outstanding customer service, and exceptional work culture and a commitment to giving back to the community. Atlas was established in 2017 by a team of career oil & gas operators led by Bud Brigham. Since then, we’ve added top industrial sand mining talent and have navigated, grown and innovated our way through the recent ups and downs in the commodity markets. We’re very excited about what we see in front of us, and we think you will be too – so come join the team! 

The Process Operator is responsible for the daily operations of the wet or dry processing plants including all inspection activities, documentation, trend monitoring, and managing plant schedule in order to support continuous plant operation, general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and execute duties for Wet or Dry plant operations
• Complete and document equipment inspections, escalating any deficiencies, and ensure safe, compliant operation
• Support troubleshooting of process and equipment issues
• Lead housekeeping in the plant area to ensure inspection readiness at all times
• Perform any job-related duties assigned by the production superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in sand processing facility or experience in other mining or bulk material handling
• Experience with some heavy equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Good people skills, problem-solving abilities, empathy for others and a willingness to work together toward the common good
• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic math skills

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 on and 7 off rotating between days and nights
• Must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat

SAFETY:

• Familiar with MSHA rules and regulations and MSHA Part 47 certified
• Able to complete workplace exams – ensuring that WPE’s are completed and signed off before each shift
• Ensure that PPE and any safety items are properly used, and job is completed in a safely manner
• Maintaining a positive safety influence with teammates and other teams within the plant
• Identifying and ensuring that any safety infractions are reported immediately to HSE and Supervisor