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I-Drone Operator (Pilot)

Acuren
Washington, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Acuren is currently recruiting for a Drone Operator to support operations in Washington, PA. LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY.

THIS WILL BE A CALLOUT/TRAVEL 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

  • Experience with producing 3D models indoor and outdoor, orthomosaics, and scan to BIM.
  • Minimum of UAS Thermography Level I
  • Experience with UAS based areal cinematography, UAS video production, and UAS based light show.
  • Experience in utility inspections, mining, O&G are also a preference.
  • 3-5 years of non- Chinese such as Reigl UAS based LiDAR collection and survey is preferred
  • Current passport is preferred.
  • Experience with operating the Flyability series is preferred.
  • Experience with commercial applications.
  • 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.

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.

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