Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Access is a leading multi-craft industrial services contractor that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions to clients for the maintenance and upkeep of their hard-to-reach structures, such as chimneys, stacks, ductwork, vessels, cooling towers, and other elevated installations.

We are currently searching for a UAV/Drone Pilot to support project and engineering teams with inspection, data gathering and assessment activities. The ideal candidate will be local to our offices in Cumming, GA and able to travel about 50% to project sites nationwide. This position offers significant career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Check FAA authorizations for project locations and obtain clearance, when necessary, through LAANC or using a manual process
• Map out flight plans for capturing the best data and efficiency
• Creative problem solve to best capture what needs to be captured with safety
• Capture images and data using drone and handheld cameras and other camera rigs
• Setting up timelapse cameras to capture project progress
• Upload and organize all photos, videos, and other data for submission to the engineering team
• Record and assess inspection findings for the engineering team and for the client
• Complete daily safety forms, and other documentation for projects
• Assist in writing inspection reports
• Clean and maintain drones and other equipment
• Research and recommend new services, equipment, and methods to grow our team
• Keep up to date on MSHA, OSHA, and monthly training
• Keep up to date on client site specific safety training
• Keep up to date on FAA certification and changing rules

Required skills and experience:

• Current Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• 50 hours of logged commercial flight operation experience
• Experience using the FAA LAANC System to obtain FAA authorizations
• Extremely literate with Mac, iOS, and PC software and computers
• Experience obtaining manual FAA Authorizations for areas outside of the LAANC System
• Familiarity with Google Earth, Google apps, and UAV piloting apps
• Experienced with data organization, uploading, and transfer methodologies
• Experience with software to automate drone flights for inspections, mapping, or surveying
• Familiarity with LiDAR and Photogrammetry
• Experience with a variety of UAS platforms is a plus
• Experience with various cameras; timelapse, GoPro, 360 cameras, etc. is a plus
• familiarity or experience with 3D modeling or 3D mapping a plus
• Experience with various remote vehicles; RC airplanes, crawlers, vehicles, etc. is a plus

Qualifications:

• Strong Communication Skills
• Professional Demeanor
• Ability to work well with a team and independently
• Willingness to work in the outdoor elements and at heights
• Strong understanding of safety, hazard identification, and risk management best practices
• Extremely detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Enjoy discussing technical and engineering concepts
• Able to maintain and clean UAV and camera gear
• Comfortable speaking with clients on inspection findings
• Enjoy learning new technologies and new skills
• Strong work ethic, collaborative mind set
• Positive attitude toward work, colleagues, clients
• A generalist over a one-skill specialist is more suited for this multi-faceted position

What’s in it for YOU?

• W2 employment with rates starting at $25-35/hr + OT (DEPENDING on amount and type of relevant experience, certifications, education, etc)
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees - 401K + matching, Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday Pay and more
• Steady work and overtime (1.5x hourly rate) pay for any hours over 8/day or 40/week
• All travel expenses paid including single bunk hotel, flight/transportation, and $50 per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses
• Continuing Education and Training available
• Advancement and career growth opportunities

Industrial Access has established a strong reputation for quality, safety, and efficiency at a fair price. Our core competencies center on high quality, full-service inspections, general maintenance initiatives, and complete interior/exterior restoration and repair services for concrete, masonry, steel and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) structures, towers, and industrial chimneys & stacks. See more at industrialaccess.com

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