Remote Position with up to 80% travel (US) Your Job Georgia-Pacific is recruiting for a UAV (Drone) Pilot for our Unmanned Vehicle Inspection Platform (U-VIP) program. Our Team The UAV Pilot will work closely with the operations, maintenance, safety, and engineering teams across all Georgia-Pacific facilities to complete inspections utilizing unmanned technologies. What You Will Do * Perform drone inspection operations including pre-flight and post flight activities and flight tracking. * Execute small UAS (and other unmanned vehicle types, including submersible ROVs, USVs, and wheeled/tracked ROVs) missions, which will include combustible dust mitigation of building interiors, volumetric measurements, 3D/2D mapping, LiDAR modeling, confined space inspections, thermal profiling, general videography/photography, and others as needed. * Process captured data, create reports, write standard procedures, and upload data into the U-VIP data management systems. * Work flexible hours to execute work on scheduled shutdowns or meet the needs of facilities around the CONUS and Canada. This may include nights, weekends, and holidays. * Follow all safety and compliance policies. * Continuously innovate and create use cases for drone technology, as well as participate in proof-of-concept initiatives for new drones and use cases. * Liaise with stakeholders from many disciplines (safety, engineering, maintenance, etc.) at various manufacturing facilities. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Strong working knowledge of current and new general technology i.e. software, computers, phones, etc. * Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs. * Strong desire to scale a drone program and continuously improve its capabilities. * Ability to have a flexible schedule. * Have an active FAA Part 107 small UAS certification. * Ability to travel up to 80%. What Will Put You Ahead * General mechanical knowledge of assets used in pulp and paper manufacturing, wood products manufacturing, and gypsum manufacturing. * General electrical knowledge of assets used in pulp and paper manufacturing, wood products manufacturing, and gypsum manufacturing. * Experience with video editing software and/or the Adobe Creative suite of programs. * Previous UAV and/or ROV experience. * Experience working with LiDAR technology. * Thermography certifications. * Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications. * Canadian RPAS certifications. At Koch Companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do their best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall well-being so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. #LI-Remote #LI-SB3