Drone Pilot - Field Technician (240318)

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FIELD TECHNICIAN – DRONE PILOT (240318)
Posting Dates March 18, 2024 – May 3, 2024

Pay Range $20.00 - $26.34/hour ($41,800 - $55,000)
Location Home Office - Colorado’s Front Range (Within 60 minutes of Greeley)
Education High School Diploma (required)

BS in Environmental Science, Spatial Information Management, or equivalent experience. (preferred)

FAA Licensed Drone Pilot (preferred)

Professional Experience 0 to 3 years
How to Apply Indeed Application
Position Type Full-Time (Seasonal): Hourly

About Us

Confluence Compliance Companies, LLC (Confluence) is a growing team of environmental professionals based in the Rocky Mountains. Our employee-focused company provides competitive pay and benefits in a flexible work environment. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality work products at the lowest cost. We achieve this by limiting operating overhead, and finding and retaining skilled professionals who are adaptable and innovative, and recognize the importance of continuous improvement, standardization, and effective communication. Our team understands that the only guarantee is change and we thrive on the opportunities that come from constantly changing regulatory, social, economic, and technological environments. If you are a high performing, flexible problem solver looking for an opportunity to join a team of like-minded professionals, we would like to hear from you.

Description

Confluence is seeking qualified individuals to support collection of spatial data, aerial imagery, and other data products acquired using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) / drone platforms. The position will require regular travel to project sites to collect aerial imagery to assess vegetation condition and reclamation trajectory, and complete field forms to document these observations. Successful candidates will have a valid driver’s license, be comfortable navigating to and working alone at remote locations, possess excellent attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills, be comfortable performing in a fast-paced collaborative work environment, excel in problem solving, be self-motivated, and have experience flying UAS/drones.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute field work based on provided scopes of work (SOW).
• Complete and participate in daily safety planning exercises for field work.
• Travel to and from job sites in a personal vehicle that is reliable, presentable, and capable of traveling off-road.
• Fly UAV missions at designated locations to characterize reclamation/restoration status and compliance conditions at designated client sites across the Front Range.
• Complete electronic field forms to document field observations to support data collection, analysis, and reporting objectives.
• Execute data management procedures and requirements.
• Communicate field findings and scheduling considerations to project team members using effective verbal and electronic communication practices.
• Promptly communicate any deviations from provided SOW to the Project Manager and/or supervisor.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records and submit timesheets on a weekly basis.
• Prepare documents and figures for activity reporting.

Requirements

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license to commercially operate UAS/drone o Confluence will offer financial support for acquiring this license for otherwise qualified candidates prior to the first day of employment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and manage your own time.
• Strong verbal and written communication practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have a home office with a reliable internet connection, conducive to remote work.
• Have a computer capable of running company software that performs reliably and meets network security requirements.
• Be self-motivated and comfortable working with limited supervision.
• Maintain auditable personal notes on work completed to backup billed project work and approved indirect time.
• Comply with all Confluence and client policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and spend long hours on your feet outdoors in potentially adverse weather conditions.
• This is a safety-sensitive position which will require the following: A current driver’s license and safe driving record; background check; drug and alcohol screening (pre-employment, random, and post-incident)

Preferred Qualifications

• Oil and gas industry experience.
• Experience with Esri (GIS) products and concepts.
• HAZWOPER certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Remediation and reclamation project experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Experience with plant identification.

Confluence Compliance Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and verifies employment eligibility for new employees through the E-Verify system.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $26.34 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work

Ability to Relocate:

• Greeley, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person