UAS Operations Specialist

Oxyproduces,markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership incarbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visitOxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Oxy is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot and Operations Specialist to support inspection and asset integrity activities across Oxy's offshore operations. The position will primarily conduct unmanned aircraft system (UAS) inspections of offshore production facilities and associated infrastructure, providing high-quality visual and sensor data to Mechanical Integrity, Corrosion, Facilities Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams.

The successful candidate will combine strong UAS flight skills with a safety-focused field mindset and the ability to recognize, document and communicate potential equipment and structural integrity concerns. 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.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections of piping, pressure equipment, structural members, flare systems, risers, piping supports, decks, cranes, tanks, vessels and other offshore infrastructure.
• Capture high-resolution imagery, video and other sensor data necessary to support mechanical integrity, corrosion and engineering assessments.
• Identify and document observable conditions including corrosion, coating degradation, structural deterioration, damaged insulation, leaks, loose or missing components and other potential integrity concerns.
• Coordinate inspection activities with Mechanical Integrity, Corrosion, Facilities Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and HSE personnel.
• Develop flight and inspection plans based on inspection scope, equipment configuration, operating conditions, airspace restrictions and offshore hazards.
• Conduct pre-flight risk assessments and participate in applicable offshore permitting, Job Safety Analysis and simultaneous operations planning.
• Maintain strict compliance with Oxy HSE requirements, offshore operating procedures, FAA regulations and internal UAS policies and standards.
• Evaluate environmental and operational conditions-including wind, weather, electromagnetic interference, obstacles and active process equipment-to determine whether UAS operations can be conducted safely.
• 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.
• Assist technical teams in developing standardized UAS inspection procedures, image-capture requirements and repeatable inspection routes.
• Support periodic and repeat inspections that allow engineering teams to monitor equipment condition and degradation over time.
• Work with inspection and engineering personnel to integrate UAS-generated information into…