Senior Automation Engineer

<p><strong>Who We Are</strong>:<br><br>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.</p> <p> </p> <h1>How You Will Make an Impact:</h1> <p>The <strong>Senior Automation Engineer</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Solution Development & Delivery</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions using Ignition and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms.</li> <li>Lead the technical implementation of automation projects from design through commissioning.</li> <li>Troubleshoot complex automation, controls, and SCADA issues across on-premises and cloud environments.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Architecture & Standards</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Design application architectures and integration patterns between PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, APIs, and business systems.</li> <li>Define and maintain standards for PLC programming, Ignition development, documentation, and system integration.</li> <li>Establish reusable templates, libraries, and development frameworks that accelerate delivery and improve consistency.</li> <li>Review designs and code to ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Leadership & Vendor Oversight</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Mentor Automation Engineers and provide technical guidance during project execution.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Maintain accurate technical documentation for automation systems, standards, and architectures.</li> <li>Comply with all Atlas Energy Solutions safety policies, procedures, and site requirements when working in plant and field environments.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Required:</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field</li> <li>Directly related experience may substitute for education</li> <li>4+ years of experience with industrial automation systems</li> <li>Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Studio 5000</li> <li>