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:
The Day Lab Technician is responsible for performing daily laboratory operations, including quality testing, auditing, and inspection activities to ensure product quality standards are consistently met. This role supports plant operations by maintaining accurate quality records, identifying product trends, maintaining laboratory equipment, and communicating quality concerns to plant leadership while fostering a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment that is always "tour ready."
- Organize laboratory testing areas and sample storage locations.
- Manage laboratory supplies, ensuring proper storage and adequate inventory levels.
- Perform laboratory testing of sand samples in accordance with established testing procedures.
- Conduct sieve testing, crush testing, and turbidity testing.
- Maintain accurate records of all testing results.
- Prepare reports and documentation related to testing activities and assigned projects.
- Analyze quality data and identify non-conforming materials or missing quality information.
- Investigate recurring quality issues and communicate findings and trends to plant management.
- Maintain laboratory equipment in proper operating condition.
- Perform daily inspections of laboratory equipment and sample ports.
- Attend required company training programs.
- Complete assigned projects with minimal supervision.
- Follow work instructions and established operating procedures.
- Collaborate with plant management to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/Degree (list level of degree required, i.e. Bachelors, Masters, etc.)
- Years of experience 3
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all organizational levels.
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Leadership experience
- Valid Driver's License (if required) and qualified through our company insurance/Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Policy
- Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or a minimum of three (3) years of Quality Control or laboratory experience.
- Experience performing sieve, crush, and turbidity testing.
- Experience working in an industrial manufacturing or mining environment.
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports To: Quality Supervisor
Work Location & Travel Requirements
- Location: Monahans
- Work Environment: Lab & Plant
- Travel %: 10
Schedule/Work Arrangement:
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday
- 6am – 6pm
- Ability to work approximately 12-hour shifts as business needs require.
- Must be available to cover nights and weekends when needed.
Physical Demands:
- Regular use of hands for handling laboratory equipment and testing materials.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance.
- Regularly lift 10 pounds.
- Frequently lift 25 pounds.
- Occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.
- Must possess close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to work in manufacturing environments without climate-controlled conditions.
How You Will Stand Out
- You are team-oriented, approachable, and work well with others.
- You take pride in your work, ensuring accuracy and quality in every task.
- You proactively identify quality concerns and communicate solutions.
- You are organized and maintain detailed, accurate documentation.
- You handle personal and confidential information with the utmost 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
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.
Job Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified at any time based on business needs.
