Drone Pilot Asset Inspector

at  North Power NZ

• Enjoy domestic, overseas travel and thrive in outdoor environments, contributing to the maintenance of critical infrastructure!

ABOUT US

Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager- Inspection Solutions for our Contracting business, the Drone Pilot Asset Inspector is accountable for the delivery of RPAS/Drone Inspection Services throughout New Zealand, ensuring safe and efficient operation of our overhead networks, transmission networks, and commercial solar PV installations.
You will engage, perform trial programs, and transform opportunities into business-as-usual activities with our key distribution customers.

Based in Auckland, your responsibilities will encompass:

• Safely operating RPAS/Drones to conduct inspections and assessments of electrical assets in diverse geographical locations
• Review, manage, and analyse field data gathered during RPAS/Drone Inspection Services to provide valuable insights for decision-making
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations from RPAS/Drone inspections to support asset management and maintenance efforts
• Conduct various network condition assessments, including visual surveys, acoustic surveys, TADS surveys, and other complementary methods to ensure a comprehensive understanding of asset health
• Collaborate with our team to provide expert guidance on RPAS solutions, inspection frameworks, site health and safety, field planning and future improvements within our local operations
• Work closely with the Chief Pilot, Maintenance Controller and Safety officer to ensure seamless RPAS/Drone operations, incident resolution, and continuous global improvements

This will be an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre Drone Pilot Asset Inspector to make this role your own! We will reward you with benefits like:

• Competitive salary with a range of retail discounts and benefit