Mine Planning / Geology Intern
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 Mine Planning / Geology Intern will support daily and weekly mine planning activities, production reconciliation, and drone survey data collection. This role offers meaningful exposure to the operational and technical foundations of mining, including site mapping, exploration drilling and geological modeling, haul cycle analysis, stockpile tracking, and volumetric accuracy. Interns will work directly with planners, geologists, and operations personnel to support efficient, reliable site performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile actual production vs. mine plan to ensure accuracy and identify deviations
- Assist with drone site surveys, including data collection, measurement validation, and surface updates
- Analyze haul cycle times to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
- Support mine planning tasks through data organization, mapping updates, and field observations
- Help ensure consistent and accurate communication of production and survey data to operations teams
- Participate in exploration drilling, data QC, and improvements to the sitewide mine plan
Expected Deliverables
- Weekly Reconciliation Report: Comparison of planned vs. actual production, highlighting variances
- Stockpile Accuracy Summary: Assessment of stockpile volumes and reconciliation confidence
- Feed Variability Analysis: Evaluation of material consistency feeding into downstream processes
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geospatial Sciences, or a related field
- GIS Experience – ArcGIS or equivalent (Global Mapper, QGIS, etc.)
- Understanding of basic geology principles
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and basic mapping tools
- Interest in mine planning, drone surveying, geology, and field operations
- Ability to work outdoors in field environments
- Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills
- Drone experience and/or 3D geo-modeling experience a bonus, but not required
What You’ll Gain at Atlas Energy
- Real‑world experience in mine planning, field geology, and production analysis
- Exposure to drone survey equipment, GIS tools, haul cycle analysis, and operational data systems
- Hands‑on learning directly tied to operational decision‑making
- Collaboration with experienced mine planners, geologists, and operations teams
- A meaningful project portfolio with visible site impact
Start date: June 1st – August 7th