UAV (Drone) Field Specialist

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a UAV (Drone) Field Specialist to join our Advanced Inspection Specialty Services (AISS) team in Houston. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in remote and advanced inspections.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek's Industry Services delivers trusted and innovative global integrated solutions that ensure quality, safety and reliability in our customers' operations, supply chains and business processes.


What are we looking for?

The UAV Field Specialist is a certified FAA Part 107 pilot responsible for executing all aspects of UAV missions including flying, GPS ground control point capture, and other field tasks as needed. The UAV Field & Data Specialist also responsible for assessing data, providing quality checks, and providing deliverables of UAV missions: Surveying & Mapping, Visual asset inspection, Thermal, Emissions, and confined inspections etc. This position will travel at least 50% of the time.

Shift/Schedule: First Shift

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.


In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.


What you'll do:

• Execute UAV Projects and additional field duties as needed.
• Maintain UAV equipment in optimal condition.
• Compile and submit daily reports, inspection reports, and inter-office communications including completed performance/inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Perform flights while utilizing UAV. Maintain UAV in optimal condition
• Monitor and document UAV Projects, and the ability to communicate detailed feedback
• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if it meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code (API 653, ASME Section V, etc.), standard, or document
• Maintains a positive relationship between client, facility, and customer; and promote a positive attitude towards co-workers.
• Ensures that all Intertek and site safety policies and procedures are being followed.
• Receives direction from AISS Team Lead and works with other AISS technicians.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.


Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent
• 2-3 years in Oil and Gas experience
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate
• Able to pass Annual, recurring and random Drug tests comprising of Urine, Hair, Breathalyzer tests etc.
• Able to pass background checks for the purpose of qualifying for TWIC Cards.
• Able to lift 50lbs or more
• Ability to work on offshore facilities such as drill ships, FPSOs, semi-submersibles, production platforms, etc.
• Operate a vehicle safely in oil and gas facilities and field sites.
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required
  
  

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Knowledge using Pix4D, Bentley, Agisoft Metashape, or other UAV software platforms.
• Survey/GIS field experience and related software is a plus Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
• Experience with UAV Elios 2/3 and or DJI M300/M350 and point cloud dataset processing experience
  
  

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.