Job Information
Atlas Sand Company, LLC Reliability / Maintenance Engineering Intern in Kermit, Texas
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.
We’re very excited about what we see in front of us, and we think you will be too – so come join our team and contribute to our growth!
This role will be based onsite in Kermit, Texas
How You Will Make an Impact
The Reliability / Maintenance Engineering Intern will support the maintenance and reliability teams in improving overall asset reliability and optimizing preventative maintenance (PM) programs. This role is ideal for students interested in maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, or industrial operations. You’ll be directly involved in analyzing equipment failures, improving PM standards, and supporting backlog cleanup to help strengthen Atlas Energy’s long‑term maintenance strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Optimize and refine preventative maintenance (PM) tasks to improve efficiency and asset performance
Track and analyze repeat equipment failures to identify root causes and patterns
Support maintenance backlog cleanup, including work order review and prioritization
Conduct MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) analysis to support reliability decisions
Collaborate with maintenance technicians and reliability engineers to validate findings and improvement opportunities
Assist in standardizing reliability practices across Atlas Energy assets and locations
Expected Deliverables
Optimized PM Library: Updated, streamlined PM tasks aligned with reliability best practices
Top 10 Failure Analysis: Insights into recurring failures, root causes, and recommended mitigations
Spares Criticality List: Prioritized spare parts ranking to support maintenance planning and inventory management
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
Interest in equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and industrial operations
Familiarity with Excel; exposure to CMMS systems or reliability tools is a plus
Ability to work in both field and shop environments
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
What You’ll Gain at Atlas Energy
Hands‑on experience with reliability engineering tools and maintenance processes
Exposure to real‑world field operations and equipment troubleshooting
Experience analyzing failures, improving PM programs, and supporting asset health initiatives
Mentorship from Atlas Energy reliability engineers and maintenance leaders
Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to site performance and reliability
Start date: June 1st – August 7th