Occidental Petroleum

Occidental Petroleum

UAS Operations Specialist

Midland, Texas, USA · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
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About the role

  • This position will work closely with offshore operations and technical teams to expand the use of UAS technology for safer, more efficient and more comprehensive inspection of difficult-to-access equipment and structures.
  • Safely plan and execute UAS inspection missions on offshore production facilities, with primary emphasis on mechanical integrity and asset integrity applications.
  • Coordinate inspection activities with Mechanical Integrity, Corrosion, Facilities Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and HSE personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Oxy is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot and Operations Specialist to support inspection and asset integrity activities across Oxy's offshore operations.
  • Capture high-resolution imagery, video and other sensor data necessary to support mechanical integrity, corrosion and engineering assessments.
  • Develop flight and inspection plans based on inspection scope, equipment configuration, operating conditions, airspace restrictions and offshore hazards.
  • Maintain UAS aircraft, batteries, payloads, cameras and supporting equipment in mission-ready condition.
  • Manage inspection imagery and associated data to ensure appropriate quality, traceability, organization and transfer to engineering and inspection personnel.
  • Maintain strict compliance with Oxy HSE requirements, offshore operating procedures, FAA regulations and internal UAS policies and standards.
  • Support periodic and repeat inspections that allow engineering teams to monitor equipment condition and degradation over time.
  • Identify opportunities where UAS inspections can reduce personnel exposure, scaffolding, rope access, vessel support or other conventional inspection requirements while maintaining appropriate inspection quality.
  • Support UAS operations at onshore facilities or other Oxy assets as business needs require.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of safe UAS flight planning, aircraft limitations, weather considerations and operational risk management.
  • Ability to work safely in an offshore oil and gas operating environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with operations personnel, inspectors, engineers and technical specialists.
  • Ability and willingness to travel offshore and work non-routine schedules as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required offshore safety training and certifications.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable company requirements for offshore travel.
  • 3+ years of UAS flight experience, including industrial inspection applications.
  • Experience conducting UAS inspections on offshore platforms, oil and gas facilities, petrochemical facilities, pipelines or other complex industrial assets.
  • Experience supporting mechanical integrity, corrosion, nondestructive examination (NDE/NDT), structural inspection or facilities maintenance programs.
  • Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
  • Demonstrated experience operating UAS in industrial, energy, infrastructure, construction, inspection or similar environments.
  • Ability to recognize and accurately document equipment and structural conditions using visual inspection techniques.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data and inspection quality.
  • Preferred

Skills

  • A strong commitment to safety and operational discipline.
  • Personal accountability and sound judgment in field operations.
  • Technical curiosity and an interest in applying new technology to solve operational problems.
  • Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with offshore operations and technical teams.
  • Ability to recognize when conditions require stopping or modifying a planned UAS operation.
  • High standards for inspection quality, documentation and data management.
  • Initiative and a continuous-improvement mindset.
  • Ability to communicate technical observations clearly and objectively.
  • Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
  • Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
  • Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

Company info

  • All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
  • The UAS Pilot is expected to exercise independent stop-work authority when flight, weather, equipment or operating conditions do not support safe execution of the planned mission.

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