About Atlas Sand

 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!

Lab Technician

The Lab Technician is responsible for accurate sample analysis, data entry and interpretation of data. Additionally, you will perform the daily operations of the Quality Labs including all quality testing, auditing, and inspection activities in order to assure quality of product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Ensure that the laboratories are always “tour ready”
• Daily data entry of test results and quality projects
• Data interpretation of testing
• Organize areas for testing and test sample storage
• Manage all laboratory related supplies ensuring proper storage and maintaining adequate inventory levels
• Listen to and follow work requirements as instructed
• Perform hands on lab testing of sand samples per test instructions
• Familiarity with: Sieve testing, crush tests and turbidity testing
• Communicate quality-problems to plant management. Analyzing, identifying and communicating problematic trends, e.g. recurring first pass issues
• Work on projects with minimum supervision
• Keep accurate records of test results
• Prepare reports or memos on assigned tasks or projects
• Maintain lab equipment in good operating conditions
• Follow internal test standards
• Attend all company provided training programs
• Complete all additional tasks and projects as assigned by plant management

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• 4-year degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Control position or lab, preferred
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and driven towards continuous improvement

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

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Best People and Great Places to Work, Hire Vets ,Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
• Your Well-Being is a 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your 401K with company match, immediate vesting

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:

As a Loadout Operator, with guidance and supervision from others, responsible for coordinating movement of trucks within the plant yard, the loading of sand into trucks, preparation of accurate loadout spreadsheets, and completing and submitting Bills of Lading in accordance with guidance and limitations supplied by the company.

Responsibilities: 

• Control and direct sand loading operations using computer controls and voice radio
• Monitor and record the quality of sand samples, and make decisions on sand loading based on the quality results
• Ensure load limits are in compliance to DOT Regulation
• Direct the movement of trucks within the plant yard to supply empty trucks to the loading silos; complete truck inspections prior to loading sand
• Update the electronic database to reflect the present disposition of trucks within the plant yard
• Prepare and submit electronic tickets
• Compile and distribute daily operational reports, and record daily silo levels
• Employee will be responsible for inbounding and inspection of all trucks in preparation for the loading of sand
• Duties required include opening/closing pneumatic and box hatches while harnessed to the safe rack
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in manufacturing environment involving inventory control, purchasing logistics, and /or shipping preferred
• Demonstrated basic skills in EXCEL (Pivot Tables, spreadsheet manipulation) and PC Proficiency (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, in English and Spanish, using both written and spoke forms of communication
• Must be self-starter and motivator
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full time basis
• Must have high safety standard for self and others
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the site/facility.
• Frequently lift 65 lbs. or more.
• Frequently climbs ladders and stairs.
  
  

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Best People and Great Places to Work, Hire Vets ,Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
• Your Well-Being is a 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your 401K with company match, immediate vesting