Drone Operator

Acuren; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of asset protection solutions seeks a Remote Drone Operator for a position in Birmingham, AL. The role requires organizing test results, performing specialized inspections, and potentially supervising others. Candidates must have a high school diploma and demonstrate NDT capabilities, including knowledge of drone equipment. Benefits include competitive salary, insurance plans, and a 401K. Applicants must be comfortable with 12-hour night shifts and pass necessary screenings.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol and background screens per client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and report test results.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• May instruct and supervise others.

Skills

Knowledge of Drone equipment

Ability to perform NDT tasks

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Acuren is currently recruiting for Drone Operators for remote roles for operations in Birmingham, AL.

This will be a remote role, Monday-Friday 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (12 hour night shift) position.

Responsibilities

• Organize and report test results
• Perform specialized inspections
• May instruct and supervise others
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
• Knowledge of Drone equipment
• MUST BE COMFORTABLE WORKING 12 HOUR SHIFTS, INCLUDING NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG/ALCOHOL AND BACKGROUND SCREENS PER CLIENT REQUIREMENTS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

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.