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Director of Mines

Location
Kermit, TX
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Last seen
Aug 7, 2026

About the role

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 Director of Mines is responsible for the performance and development of Atlas' fixed plant mining organization. This role leads, coaches, and develops plant managers, maintenance managers, and site leadership teams—building leadership capability, driving accountability, and cultivating a high-performing culture centered on safety and operational excellence. Uniting mining, processing, and maintenance into one operating model, this leader sets clear expectations and delivers on safety, production, quality, and financial commitments while developing future leaders and building resilient operations that support Atlas' long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Safety & Culture

  • Champion a world-class safety culture where safety is embedded in every decision and activity.
  • Build a culture of accountability, ownership, urgency, and pride across the organization.
  • Uphold compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company requirements.
  • Strengthen workforce engagement through visible leadership and clear expectations.

Operational Leadership

  • Lead fixed plant mining operations to safely and consistently meet production, quality, and customer commitments.
  • Establish operating standards, leadership routines, and performance expectations across all sites.
  • Drive operational excellence through disciplined execution, performance management, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive effective communication and collaboration across functions and locations.
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop operating plans that support company objectives and growth.

Maintenance & Reliability

  • Establish a reliability-focused operating model that integrates Operations and Maintenance.
  • Improve equipment availability, asset utilization, and maintenance effectiveness.
  • Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs that reduce downtime and improve performance.
  • Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis for recurring operational and equipment issues.
  • Ensure maintenance planning, inventory strategies, and resource allocation align with operational priorities.

People Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop plant managers, maintenance managers, and site leadership teams.
  • Build leadership capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
  • Align organizational skills, structure, and resources to support current and future business needs.
  • Foster employee engagement, development, and retention across all operating locations.

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