The Drone Division Manager will be responsible for the growth, success, and operation of Acuren's Unmanned Inspection Services. Charged to design a world-class industrial inspection program using uniquely qualified experts and remotely piloted vehicles to help solve difficult problems.

The Drone Division Manager will work closely with the District Manager to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and uniformity of divisional operations and administration. The position will have full P&L responsibility for the divisional operating results.

Work with internal team and strategic partners to:

• Procure equipment and software solutions
• Establish and execute training programs
• Establish procedures and quality programs and ensure consistent service delivery
• Oversee credentialing and permitting
• Develop and implement reporting protocol
• Technical support activities such as demonstrations, lunch and learns, collateral, etc.
• Ensuring sufficient technical resources, pilots and equipment to staff anticipated demand levels
• Client follow up and support
• Represent Acuren at conferences, trade shows, and industry forums
• Maintain metrics on performance of service line
• Execute the responsibilities of a Division Manager according to lawful and ethical standards. 
• Uphold, safeguard, and promote Acuren’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, integrity, safety, quality, and corporate responsibility. 
• Responsible for the P&L statement within the division; analyze and understand the P&L on a monthly basis. 
• Develop and mentor subordinates to produce effective leaders. 
• Delegate responsibility to ensure staff is empowered and learns management responsibilities. 
• Build client relationships based on the provision of exceptional service and ethical business practices. 
• Stimulate positive morale within the division while leading by example in the promotion of positive business work ethics and professional conduct. 
• Promote positive and respectful culture. 
• Manage human resource activities, including staffing, hiring, performance reviews, succession planning, promotion, counseling, discipline, and dismissals. 
• Develop a world class safety program within the division. Strategize with staff to develop a culture that embraces safety, recognizes hazards, and takes action to minimize risk. 
• Focus to ensure clients are provided with quality services in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for effective utilization of the workforce and the maintenance and calibration of equipment to include creating a transparent work model for both clients and employees by identifying employee skill sets and appropriate job placement, assignment, and procurement of necessary equipment and other resources to ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner. 
• Ensure all contracts contain terms and conditions that are appropriate and conform to minimum requirements. 
• Ensure division compliance with Radiation, Occupational Safety, and Quality Assurance policies. 
• Other work duties as assigned. 

• UAV Operator experience with verifiable flight time – fixed wing, rotor, or multirotor
• Current FAA Part 107 certificate
• Experience in the defense and/or aerospace industry preferred
• Experience with Esri software solutions & GIS/CAD based databases a plus
• Experience with a wide variety of sensors, (LiDAR, EO/IR Cameras, and Multi/Hyperspectral)
• Experience with Photogrammetry software
• Experience with training junior staff members
• Experience with designing and implementing presentations
• Experience with training junior staff members
• Experience with designing and implementing presentations
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills to manage difficult customer interactions;
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Consistently demonstrates their understanding of, and compliance with, responsibilities under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, and Acuren Safety and Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

• Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance. 
• Travel may be required.

• Sitting for extended periods of time

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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