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CenterPoint Energy

Air Ops Data Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site +1

Job Summary The UAS Data Analyst supports drone-based asset inspection programs by managing, validating, organizing, analyzing, and reporting data collected through unmanned aircraft systems. The ...

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$80 - $100/hr

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Air Ops Data Specialist

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

CenterPoint Energy
Utilities • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about CenterPoint Energyexternal

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review and validate AI-generated inspection findings from drone-captured visual and thermal imagery and video.

  • Manage and organize high volumes of UAS inspection data, including imagery, video, telemetry, thermal data, geospatial information, and associated asset records.

  • Analyze inspection results and operational trends; translate findings into dashboards, scorecards, visualizations, reports, and decision-ready insights.

CenterPoint Energy rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 54 rated energy and utility

Job description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

Job Summary

The UAS Data Analyst supports drone-based asset inspection programs by managing, validating, organizing, analyzing, and reporting data collected through unmanned aircraft systems. The role translates visual, thermal, telemetry, geospatial, and asset-related data into actionable information for operations, engineering, vegetation management, and other internal stakeholders. Working across UAS operations, GIS, AI-assisted defect detection, enterprise asset management, and work management platforms, the analyst improves data quality, workflow efficiency, inspection usability, and decision support

Essential Functions
  • Review and validate AI-generated inspection findings from drone-captured visual and thermal imagery and video.
  • Assess inspection photos and related datasets for potential asset defects, vegetation encroachment, equipment issues, and other operational concerns.
  • Manage and organize high volumes of UAS inspection data, including imagery, video, telemetry, thermal data, geospatial information, and associated asset records.
  • Develop and maintain repeatable processes for data intake, triage, validation, categorization, storage, retention, and access by internal stakeholders.
  • Analyze inspection results and operational trends; translate findings into clear dashboards, scorecards, visualizations, reports, and decision-ready insights.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence tools.
  • Support integration and reconciliation of inspection data with enterprise systems and asset records.
  • Coordinate incoming data and work requests from internal stakeholders; support work planning and the conversion of validated findings into actionable workflows.
  • Collaborate with UAS Operations, Field Operations, Engineering, Vegetation Management, GIS, Technology, Accounting, and Regulatory teams to improve data usability and meet business needs.
  • Support ongoing enhancements to AI-enabled inspection processes, quality controls, data management workflows, and reporting practices.
Essential Functions cont'd.
  • Collect, maintain, and analyze data for project and portfolio tracking, benchmarking, ad hoc analysis, planning, and performance reporting.
  • Develop relevant performance measures and communicate results to stakeholders; pursue opportunities to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and relevance of reporting.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the systems and data workflows used to plan, execute, and report UAS inspection activities.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and operate UAS on an as-needed basis.
  • All other duties assigned by leadership.
Education Description
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, GIS, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience

Requires a minimum of two years of experience in data analysis, data operations, business analytics, GIS, utility operations, or a related discipline.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Transit subsidies
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 08/27/2026
Posting End Date: 09/03/2026


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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