What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drone Pilot / Geospatial Field Technician position at Turner Mining Group?
Our client is seeking self-motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic individuals to travel nationwide to
collect survey-grade 3D data using a variety of platforms, with a focus on drone photogrammetry.
The ideal candidate will be willing to travel long distances from their base of operations, sometimes
for weeks at a time, and able to work both independently with no direct supervision and on a team.
Adaptability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn are essential to success in this position.
IMPORTANT : There is a great deal of nationwide travel associated with this job, often requiring
extended periods away from home including weekends or holidays. Almost every week Geospatial
Field Technicians are scheduled for jobs more than a few hours from their home location. Many
jobs are a day's drive away or greater. Geospatial Field Technicians have a very heavy schedule,
likely requiring work in the field daily, traveling away from home for weeks at a time, and working
several weekends each month.
Who You Are :
As a Geospatial Field Technician, you are a detail-oriented professional dedicated to accurate data
collection at customer sites across the country. You are skilled in using various geospatial
methods and equipment, adapting to diverse environments to ensure precise information
gathering. Your work plays a crucial role in helping our clients navigate their changing landscapes,
providing them with the insights they need to make informed operational decisions.
In this Role, your Responsibilities Will Be :
The Geospatial Field Technician / Drone Pilot (CVI) is responsible for effective and efficient data
collection at customer sites around the country using various methods and gear.
- Perform survey-grade topographic scans of Landfills and Mining Operations using a
combination of mobile LiDAR, drone photogrammetry, and total station equipment.
coordination, equipment assembly and tear-down, and hazard mitigation
truck, computer workstation, on-board inverters, and batteries
deliverables, and follow-up.
For this Role, You Will Need :
and associated workflows.
as coordinates systems, projections, datums, and geoids, and experience in land
development, mining, solid waste, or similar industries
Physical Demands :
limited to hardhats, protective eyewear, boots, safety vests, and 2-way radios.
stooping, climbing up ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, and lifting and carrying
equipment up to 60 lbs
