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UAV (Drone) Field Specialist

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Intertek Surveying Services (USA) LLC

Houston, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/16/2026

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Job Description

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.
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