Dredge Manager

Atlas Energy Solutions•Kermit, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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, 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