Drone Pilot Asset Inspector

3 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

Enjoy domestic, overseas travel and thrive in outdoor environments, contributing to the maintenance of critical infrastructure

**_ Welcoming a dynamic, skilled Drone Pilot Asset Inspector to kick start a newly created opportunity and make a significant impact on our Northern contracting operations._** The role**
Reporting to the Operations Manager
- Inspection Solutions for our Contracting business, the Drone Pilot Asset Inspector is accountable for the delivery of RPAS/Drone Inspection Services throughout New Zealand, ensuring safe and efficient operation of our overhead networks, transmission networks, and commercial solar PV installations.

You will engage, perform trial programs, and transform opportunities into business-as-usual activities with our key distribution customers.

Based in Auckland, your responsibilities will encompass:
- Safely operating RPAS/Drones to conduct inspections and assessments of electrical assets in diverse geographical locations.
- Review, manage, and analyse field data gathered during RPAS/Drone Inspection Services to provide valuable insights for decision-making.
- Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations from RPAS/Drone inspections to support asset management and maintenance efforts.
- Conduct various network condition assessments, including visual surveys, acoustic surveys, TADS surveys, and other complementary methods to ensure a comprehensive understanding of asset health.
- Collaborate with our team to provide expert guidance on RPAS solutions, inspection frameworks, site health and safety, field planning and future improvements within our local operations.
- Work closely with the Chief Pilot, Maintenance Controller and Safety officer to ensure seamless RPAS/Drone operations, incident resolution, and continuous global improvements.

**What’s in it for you?**
This will be an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre Drone Pilot Asset Inspector to make this role your own We will reward you with benefits like:
- Competitive salary with a range of retail discounts and benefits.
- In-house well-being program
- a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services, and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross.- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in an innovative industry.
- Commitment for professional growth and development.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- A supportive and inclusive work culture focused on safety and excellence.
- Discounted gym membership.

**Who we’re looking for**
You are a tech savvy professional who is willing to travel across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific as required and possess a “can do” attitude to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- You’ll be able to demonstrate:
- Minimum two years’ experience in both office and fieldwork, including site inspection and investigations with a strong understanding of drone technology and flight safety.
- Knowledge about mission planner and hold a certificate in flying commercial drones having completed Parts 101 and 102.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for reporting and collaboration.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Being a safety Champion and always complying to HSE regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Office including MS Project.
- Full clean NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence.
- Ability to work independently and a part of a team.
- Maximo experience or similar asset management database experience is advantageous.

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners - other network owners and operators across the North Island.

We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

**Get in touch**
Join us if you’re looking for a career defining role within a growing team where you can make your mark Direct your profile into our career’s website and search for _#Req 1069._
- Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early_


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