Operations

• Plan and safely execute UAS inspection missions on offshore production facilities
• Conduct visual inspections of piping, pressure equipment, structural members, flare systems, risers, decks, cranes, tanks, vessels and other infrastructure
• Capture high-resolution imagery, video and sensor data for mechanical integrity, corrosion and engineering assessments
• Identify and document corrosion, coating degradation, structural deterioration, damaged insulation, leaks and other integrity concerns
• Coordinate inspection activities with Mechanical Integrity, Corrosion, Facilities Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and HSE teams
• Develop flight and inspection plans considering scope, equipment, operating conditions, airspace restrictions and offshore hazards
• Conduct pre-flight risk assessments and participate in offshore permitting, Job Safety Analysis and simultaneous operations planning
• Comply with Oxy HSE requirements, offshore procedures, FAA regulations and UAS policies
• Evaluate wind, weather, electromagnetic interference, obstacles and active process equipment before operations
• Maintain UAS aircraft, batteries, payloads, cameras and supporting equipment
• Manage inspection imagery and data for quality, traceability, organization and transfer
• Develop standardized UAS inspection procedures, image-capture requirements and repeatable inspection routes
• Support periodic and repeat inspections and integrate UAS information into mechanical integrity and risk-based inspection programs
• Support evaluation and deployment of advanced UAS technologies, sensors, photogrammetry, automated flight planning, remote inspection technologies and AI-enabled image analysis
• Identify opportunities to reduce personnel exposure and conventional inspection requirements
• Prepare inspection documentation and communicate significant observations
• Maintain flight logs, aircraft, maintenance, certification and regulatory records
• Support UAS operations at onshore facilities or other Oxy assets as required
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

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