How You Will Make an ImpactAtlas 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.
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
Success in This Role Is Measured By- 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
Qualifications- 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
How You Will Stand Out- 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
What You Will Love About Us- 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
