Junior GIS Technician & Drone Data Editor

Arch Aerial

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K program

Mentorship program

Career growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Arch Aerial LLC is seeking a GIS Technician to process and analyze geospatial data, imagery, and inspection reports from drone operations. The role blends GIS work (70%) with photography and videography editing (30%), including field support.

Entry-level position with training opportunities; physical fieldwork in industrial South Texas environments is expected. Salary position with potential for career growth in drone-based GIS and media production.

Qualifications

Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, etc.) and 3D modeling software.
Strong analytical skills with experience processing geospatial data, drone imagery, and 3D terrain models.
Basic experience with photography and videography editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar).
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency.
Dropbox (or other cloud management) proficiency.
Ability to work in physically demanding environments (hot/humid conditions, industrial sites).
Valid driver's license and ability to travel for fieldwork when needed.

Responsibilities

Process, analyze, and deliver GIS-based mapping products using ESRI ArcGIS, Pix4D, and other geospatial software.
Assist in the creation and delivery of pipeline inspection reports, methane detection reports, OGI, and hyperspectral payload data analysis.
Develop, measure, and distribute aerial mapping datasets using drone-captured imagery and cloud-based GIS platforms like ArcGIS Online.
Manage, organize, and maintain geospatial datasets, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for project stakeholders.
Troubleshoot and assist customers with data access, visualization, and interpretation.
Support data management and archival strategies to ensure long-term accessibility and security of drone-captured data.
Edit and enhance photography and videography captured from drone and ground-based operations.
Assist in creating compelling visual content for internal and external marketing efforts.
If the candidate possesses the skills, capture ground-level photography and videography for project documentation and promotional materials.
Assist UAS Pilots on relevant projects, including driving and field support when necessary.
Support daily and monthly reporting for project tracking and operational efficiency.