Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Drone Operations Management.
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the drone fleet, including scheduling, maintenance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of drone data into company workflows.
- Support mission planning, develop use cases & mission plans, perform data collection, and assist in the processing of collected data.
- Identify opportunities to leverage drone technology to improve safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct remote flights in our refineries.
- Regulatory Compliance.
- Ensure that all drone operations are conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Safety and Risk Management.
- Implement safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies to ensure safe drone operations.
- Conduct regular safety assessments and maintain incident reporting procedures.
- Data Acquisition and Analysis.
- Oversee data collection, processing, and analysis using drone technology.
- Collaborate with data analysts to extract valuable insights from drone-captured data.
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of skilled drone operators and technicians.
- Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement within the drone operations team.
- BA in a relevant field and 5+ years experience in a relevant industry.
- Proven experience in managing drone operations, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
- Strong knowledge of refineries.
- Strong knowledge of drone technology, regulations, and safety standards.
- Excellent project management and leadership skills with substantial technology implementation.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Licensed FAA part 107 pilot.