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Form of workThe Drone Operations Manager will be responsible for the growth, success, and operation of Acuren's Unmanned Inspection Services. Charged to design a world-class industrial inspection program using uniquely qualified experts and remotely piloted vehicles to help solve difficult problems.
• Work with internal team and strategic partners to:
• Procure equipment and software solutions
• Establish and execute training programs
• Establish procedures and quality programs and ensure consistent service delivery
• Oversee credentialing and permitting
• Develop and implement reporting protocol
• Technical support activities such as demonstrations, lunch and learns, collateral, etc.
• Ensuring sufficient technical resources, pilots and equipment to staff anticipated demand levels
• Client follow up and support
• Represent Acuren at conferences, trade shows, and industry forums
• Maintain metrics on performance of service line
• UAV Operator experience with verifiable flight time – fixed wing, rotor, or multirotor
• Current FAA certificate
• Experience in the defense and/or aerospace industry preferred
• Experience with Esri software solutions & GIS/CAD based databases a plus
• Experience with a wide variety of sensors, (LiDAR, BVLOS, EO/IR Cameras, and Multi/Hyperspectral)
• Experience with Photogrammetry software
• Experience with training junior staff members
• Experience with designing and implementing presentations
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.
Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.
