RPAS Pilot

Are you an experienced drone pilot with a passion for pushing boundaries through innovation and cutting-edge drone and field robotics solutions? Infravision invites you to be a key member of our team in reshaping the future of power line construction across Australia. 

Your role will involve operating on varied projects across our Australian and global operations, delivering Infravision products and values with enthusiasm and dedication.

What you’ll do

Field / Mobilized / Project Operations

Operate and maintain Infravision proprietary construction equipment machinery and field robotics including drone payloads, winches, puller / tensioners, light and heavy vehicles, cranes etc.

Pilot drones in multiple weight classes (including >25kg) for construction operations in Australia and Internationally.

Operate UAS in active construction environments, ensuring safe flight operations and mission success is achieved.

Obtain or hold a current High Risk Work License in Dogging and Basic Rigging, to conduct rigging and dogging activities on construction sites, including lifting loads, directing loads and pulling synthetic and wire ropes for transmission line construction.

Operate in accordance with CASA legislation. 

Carry out all work in accordance with relevant WHSE regulations and procedures.

Perform construction support activities, such as manual handling, machine operation and site logistics.

Work in remote environments, interstate and internationally.

Partake in daily site meetings, noting instructions from site management, crew leaders and others regarding planned tasks.

Plan and prepare for upcoming work, assuming responsibility for assigned equipment.

Actively participate in hazard identification, reporting and mitigation in the workplace. 

Demonstrate initiative by seeking additional work if tasks are completed.

Work varied DIDO and/or FIFO roster cycles, depending on project requirements (a typically recurring monthly working roster could be 21 days on site, 7 days at home)

Work under the direction of management, site supervisors and crew leaders.

Assist other Infravision business departments in reaching their goals.

Office Based Operations

Conduct planning and preparation for upcoming projects and work activities.

Review and collaborate on the development of Infravision operational documentation.

Maintain currency for all required competencies through training and development.

Perform administrative tasks utilising Infravision’s suite of software systems.

Assist other Infravision business departments in reaching their goals.

Company Expectations

Working Rights in Australia

Maintain a current driver’s license with no restrictions

Maintain a current passport with no restrictions

Able to enthusiastically operate in construction environments in a range of conditions to deliver field services

Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and occasionally internationally

Ability and willingness to work DIDO/FIFO as required for project related works (a typically recurring monthly working roster could be 21 days on site, 7 days at home)

Willing and able to complete an Australian Police background check

Ability to comply with Infravision’s Drug and Alcohol Policy

A commitment to demonstrating and operating to the highest level of safety and quality

Professional spoken and written interpersonal communication skills

A determination to work with and contribute to diverse teams

A determination to represent Infravision’s company values

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications, Experience and Values

Current driver's license (Class C, P2)

CASA RePL <25kg MTOW (Multirotor)

WHS Construction White Card

Ability to read, interpret and explain construction methods and instructions. 

Competent application of computer software such as MS Office, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Project and equivalent G-Suite

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Willingness to assist in implementing innovative solutions and organisational change.

Current First Aid Certificate and CPR qualifications.

Highly Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Experience in industrial work such as working on service infrastructure construction sites (ie. electrical transmission / distribution, communications, oil / gas etc.)

High Risk Work Licenses such as Rigging (RB), Dogging (DG), Crane (CV, C6, C0 etc.), Forklift (LF), Elevated Work Platform (WP).

Other recognised qualifications, such as; Working at Heights, Tower Rescue, Pole Top Rescue, EWP Rescue and EWP Controlled Descent, Telehandler (gold card).

Heavy Vehicle driving license (LR, MR, HR).

Experience in operating UAS in >25kg class.

Next Steps

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Infravision team today.