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 Senior Automation Engineer leads the technical design and development of industrial automation applications at Atlas, combining hands-on development with technical leadership. This role builds complex automation solutions on Ignition and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms while defining and enforcing development standards, application architecture, and engineering best practices. The Senior Automation Engineer also serves as a technical mentor to the automation team, guiding how solutions are designed, developed, and maintained while actively contributing to project delivery.

Responsibilities

Solution Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions using Ignition and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms.
• Lead the technical implementation of automation projects from design through commissioning.
• Troubleshoot complex automation, controls, and SCADA issues across on-premises and cloud environments.

Architecture & Standards

• Design application architectures and integration patterns between PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, APIs, and business systems.
• Define and maintain standards for PLC programming, Ignition development, documentation, and system integration.
• Establish reusable templates, libraries, and development frameworks that accelerate delivery and improve consistency.
• Review designs and code to ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability.

Technical Leadership & Vendor Oversight

• Mentor Automation Engineers and provide technical guidance during project execution.
• Provide technical oversight of third-party automation vendors, including review of deliverables, issue resolution, project coordination, and confirmation that solutions align with Atlas engineering standards and architecture.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for automation systems, standards, and architectures.
• Comply with all Atlas Energy Solutions safety policies, procedures, and site requirements when working in plant and field environments.