SGS Australia, in partnership with Fulcrum Robotics, is seeking a Senior UAV Operator to deliver high-quality inspection and survey outcomes across Tasmania and national projects. This technical leadership role balances advanced UAV field operations with software development and innovation, supporting major programs like the TasNetworks Aerial Survey.
What You'll Do
- Conduct UAV operations in strict compliance with CASA regulations and internal procedures across a range of projects.
- Balance UAV field operations with programming and software development.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify innovation opportunities and integrate new technologies, including AI and IoT solutions.
- Work with management to enhance UAV inspection methodologies, operational strategies, and software/system development.
- Ensure all UAV works are completed to a high level of accuracy and quality.
- Demonstrate flexibility to work on statewide and national projects.
- Conduct unmanned and robotic operations in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain operational assets, ensuring equipment is safe, serviceable, and supported by preventative maintenance programs.
- Complete all operational and administrative requirements, including activity reporting, maintenance logs, pre-start checklists, and client-facing reports.
What We're Looking For
- Relevant engineering qualifications and/or demonstrated industry experience aligned with client industries and markets.
- NDT qualifications and industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in UAV-based asset inspection and condition assessment.
- CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) with commercial drone experience.
- Proven experience using UAV-mounted sensors, including LiDAR, thermal imaging, and photogrammetry.
- Strong safety leadership with a clear commitment to safe operations.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and computing skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience across water, resources, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, ESRI, CloudCompare, and related software platforms.
- Confined space and working-at-heights certifications.
- Strong client engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Existing client relationships within relevant industries.
- Willingness to travel nationally and work in remote environments as required.
- Current driver’s licence (HR truck licence desirable).
Technical Stack
- UAV Sensors: LiDAR, thermal imaging, photogrammetry
- Software: Microsoft Office, CAD, ESRI, CloudCompare
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Huntingfield-based team, collaborating closely with internal teams and management on multidisciplinary projects.
Benefits & Compensation
- Embraced shift to flexible work.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations.
- Corporate health & wellbeing offers.
- Ongoing learning & development opportunities.
- Career development opportunities nationally and globally.
- SGS Rewards: employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role based in Huntingfield, Tasmania, with a requirement to work on national projects that may involve travel.
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, encouraging applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
