About this position
Job Description
Job Description
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 Power SCADA leads the design, build, and ongoing operation of enterprise SCADA, historian, and related systems across the Atlas prime power fleet. This role aligns technical standards, commissioning, and system support to deliver reliable power plant operations.
Responsibilities
SCADA strategy and delivery
- Lead planning, design, buildout, and operation of enterprise SCADA, historian, and related fleet systems.
- Coordinate OT buildout and testing with the Director of Controls Engineering, staff, and contractors.
- Develop enterprise SCADA standards and OT network architecture plans; lead field commissioning activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production, manufacturing engineering, cybersecurity, the Generation Dispatch Desk, and plant management and staff.
Technical assurance and development
- Supervise, review, and approve the technical work of vendors, contractors, and junior engineers.
- Verify design and performance specifications through reviews and testing with controls engineers and product specialists.
- Mentor junior engineers and establish consistent design, commissioning, and testing documentation.
- Lead root-cause analysis and implement system modifications and corrective actions.
Operational reliability and safety
- Provide technical support for enterprise power systems and resolve SCADA and historian issues.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for SCADA, historian, and related systems.
- Follow company policies and safety requirements, use required safety tools, participate in training and safety meetings, and report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required:
- A minimum of 7+ years of related work experience.
- Strong understanding of enterprise and local SCADA and historian systems in a power plant environment.
- Thorough understanding of cybersecurity standards and ability to interpret professional-grade drawings.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment and a pre-employment drug screen.
- Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in a technical or related field desired; extensive experience considered in lieu.
- NERC CIP experience is strongly desired; formal cybersecurity compliance experience is preferred.
- Experience with islanded, microgrid, or behind-the-meter systems serving large industrial or data center loads.
- Experience with natural gas reciprocating engine fleets, particularly CAT gas generator sets.
- Experience operating battery energy storage systems (BESS), including state-of-charge management.
- Experience commissioning new generating facilities.
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports To: Vice President, Energy Markets, unless otherwise designated.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide mentorship, guidance, training, or work direction to others
Work Location & Travel Requirements
- Location: Austin, Colorado, Casper, WY
- Work Environment: Office/control systems engineering, with commissioning field visits as needed.
- Travel %: 25%
Schedule/Work Arrangement: Mon-Fri
Physical Demands:
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Interact with people and technology while seated or standing, and communicate face-to-face and by phone, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Perform repetitive tasks such as typing.
How You Will Stand Out
- You bring an operator’s mindset to reliable SCADA and historian performance.
- You translate design specifications into accurate commissioning and testing documentation.
- You collaborate professionally across engineering, dispatch, plant operations, and cybersecurity.
- You approach technical problems methodically and carry corrective actions through to resolution.
- You exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling operational and cybersecurity information.
What You Will Love About Us
- Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
- Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting
- Relax and Recharge. Paid time off (non-rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
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.
This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.
Reasonable Accommodation
Atlas Energy Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with applicable law.
Job Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified at any time based on business needs.
Location and commute
Austin, TX 78730.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3254549016.