Description
Oversee all AUSEA, offshore, and inspection drone operations - Plan and approve mission briefs, routes, and risk assessments - Supervise and mentor the full contractor drone analyst team - Coordinate with DRDS programme coordinators on scheduling - Ensure CAA, AUSEA, and client QHSE regulatory compliance - Validate all deliverables, processed datasets, and reports - Author Monthly Summary and Quarterly KPI Reports - Interface directly with client engineering and integrity teams - Maintain
Daily Site Progress Report - Mission Flight Plan & Risk Assessment - AUSEA Mission Report (HQ format) - Drone Flight Route Report - Raw Datasets (LiDAR, AUSEA, RGB, IR) - Processed GIS / Inspection Report - Monthly Summary Report - Quarterly Performance KPI Report.
Job Requirements
Minimum of 7 years UAV operations; 3+ years in leadership role - Demonstrated AUSEA / methane quantification platform
experience - Proficiency in GCS software and LiDAR processing tools - Strong photogrammetry: DSM, orthophoto, 3D model workflows - Oil & gas / energy sector operations strongly preferred - BSc in Engineering, Geomatics, Remote Sensing or related field
Drone Pilot License (CAA) — MANDATORY
AUSEA Certification — MANDATORY
Confined Space Entry Training
H2S Certification — MANDATORY
GIS / Geomatics Certification
LiDAR / Photogrammetry Certification
Inspection Drone Operation Training
OEM-Specific Training (where applicable)
Medical Fitness Certificate — MANDATORY