Senior Automation Engineering

Senior Automation Engineer
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.
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.
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.
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.
Review designs and code to ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 4+ years of experience with industrial automation systems
• Experience developing applications in Ignition Perspective and/or Vision
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and MQTT
• Experience integrating automation systems with databases, APIs, and enterprise applications
• Experience working with both on-premises and cloud environments for VM hosts and third-party applications
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers
• Experience providing technical oversight of third-party automation vendors, including deliverable review, issue resolution, and alignment to engineering standards
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and to be on-call after hours
• Willingness to work at multiple geographic locations within Texas, including travel to Kermit, Monahans, and other locations
• Valid Driver's License and qualified through our company insurance/Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Policy

Strong software development experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages, including object-oriented programming principles, source control (Git), code review practices, and modern software development workflows
Experience developing scripts, tools, and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes across Windows and Linux environments
Familiarity with industrial automation and networking technologies, including LAN/WAN infrastructure, routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and distributed control platforms such as Opto 22 groov EPIC, CODESYS, edge computing devices, and remote operations systems
Experience with industrial data platforms, historians, and reporting systems such as OSI PI, Canary, SQL-based solutions, and cloud-connected analytics platforms
Experience in mining, manufacturing, energy, or similarly demanding industrial operations

Reports To: Process Engineer Manager
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide mentorship, guidance, training, or work direction to others
Work Location & Travel Requirements

Office, Field, and Plant; industrial plant environments with exposure to operating equipment and limited climate control during site work
Travel %: 15%
Monday–Friday, with flexible hours and after-hours on-call support as required; travel to multiple Texas locations, including Kermit and Monahans
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Regular use of hands to handle, finger, and reach equipment, tools, and controls
Required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders when working in plant and field environments
Must be able to work in and around operating and energized equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and heavier items with appropriate assistance
Must be able to travel by vehicle to project and operating sites within Texas
Must be able to tolerate conditions associated with plant and outdoor environments, including heat, cold, dust, noise, and limited climate control
You are a methodical troubleshooter who works from data and logs rather than guesswork.
You document thoroughly, because an undocumented system is a future outage.
You are team-oriented and approachable, and you work well with Operations, IT, and Engineering alike.
100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with company match, immediate vesting
Paid time off (non-rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays
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.