Acuren
I-Drone Operator (Pilot)
US-OH-Cincinnati
2026-18248
| Category | Operations Support |
position Type | Regular Full-Time |
Work Schedule Status | On-Site |
Position Summary
Acuren is currently recruiting for a Drone Operator to support operations in Cincinnati, OH. LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY.
THIS WILL BE A CALLOUT/TRAVEL POSITION (spanning across Lima, Columbus, Lancaster and Steubenville areas)
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized inspections
- May instruct and supervise others
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of routine UAS utility T&D routine inspections and patrols.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of utility infrastructure asset defect identification, categorization, and experience with multiple shot sheets.
- Ability to hike / traverse within harsh terrain on a regular basis.
- Ability to carry an average of 40lbs of high tech, fragile equipment.
- Experience with uploading data in non-LTE environments.
- Utility report generation for utility infrastructure asset defect inspections.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience flying a variety of non-Chinese aircraft on a routine basis.
- Minimum of UAS Thermography Level I.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of non- Chinese such as Reigl UAS based LiDAR collection and survey.
- Advanced UAS operations experience preferred including commercial BVLOS flights and operating fixed wing aircraft.
- Current passport is preferred.
- Experience with operating the Flyability series is preferred.
- Experience with commercial applications.
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. #LI-BE1
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