Drone Image Inspector: Transmission & Utility Assets

MANIFEST Solutions; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manifest Solutions is seeking a UAS Image Inspector to join our team in Gahanna, OH. The role involves reviewing high-resolution drone imagery and video of transmission and distribution infrastructure, and analyzing visual and thermal imagery to identify equipment abnormalities and reliability concerns.

The candidate will record findings in asset management systems, associate defects with assets, and prepare inspection reports for engineering and maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing inspections, quality control, technical analysis, asset assessment or similar work.
• Strong visual observation and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of photographic or visual information.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized inspection software.
• Ability to accurately document technical findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review high-resolution drone imagery and video of transmission and distribution infrastructure.
• Analyze visual and thermal/infrared imagery to identify potential equipment abnormalities and reliability concerns.
• Inspect imagery of distribution poles, transmission structures, crossarms, conductors, insulators, transformers, switches, connectors, protection equipment, overhead lines and other assets.
• Record inspection findings within applicable asset management, GIS or inspection-management systems.
• Associate identified defects with the appropriate utility asset and location; assign condition/severity classifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and supporting documentation for engineering and maintenance personnel.
• Escalate critical or potentially hazardous conditions for immediate review.
• Review historical imagery to identify changes in asset condition over time.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure data quality and completeness.
• Support development of drone-based inspection and asset reliability programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Computer literacy

Documentation

Education

Associates or Bachelors preferred: GIS/Geospatial Technology

Engineering/Environmental-related degree

Aviation/UAS related education

Tools

GIS/GPS software

AI inspection systems

Inspection software

Drone platforms (Skydio, InFlightAI)

Job description

Manifest Solutions is seeking a UAS Image Inspector to join our team in Gahanna, OH. The role involves reviewing high-resolution drone imagery and video of transmission and distribution infrastructure, and analyzing visual and thermal imagery to identify equipment abnormalities and reliability concerns.

The candidate will record findings in asset management systems, associate defects with assets, and prepare inspection reports for engineering and maintenance personnel.