Position: Data Annotator - Power & Infrastructure

Company: BetterDrones

Location: Noida (Sector 62)

Duration: 6 Months Contractual with PPO Chance

Job Type: Full-Time

About BetterDrones

BetterDrones is a drone-based technology company providing Visual, Thermal, and LiDAR Survey solutions for the Power and Infrastructure sectors. Our expertise lies in delivering high-accuracy geospatial data and AI-based asset management insights, enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient decision-making for utilities and infrastructure projects across India.

Role Overview The Data Annotator (Power & Infrastructure) will support the Inspection, and AI teams by processing, organizing, validating, and annotating drone-captured data. This is an entry-level office-based role designed for fresh diploma holders who are interested in building a career in drone technology, geospatial data processing, and AI-assisted operations.

The role primarily involves working on a computer to review and manage project data while ensuring accuracy and quality as per company standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Review drone-captured Visual, Thermal and LiDAR imagery of power and infrastructure assets.
- Identify and mark defects, abnormalities, missing components and other inspection observations.
- Understand basic electrical and infrastructure components and their functions.
- Annotate and classify assets and defects according to project-specific inspection standards.
- Perform detailed visual inspection of transmission lines, poles, electrical components, OHE, railway/metro and solar infrastructure.
- Compare captured data with inspection standards, checklists and project requirements.
- Perform quality checks on annotated inspection data.
- Maintain accuracy, consistency and proper documentation of project outputs.
- Coordinate with Inspection, GIS and Operations teams regarding project requirements and observations.
- Learn and follow BetterDrones' technical inspection SOPs and quality standards.
- Complete assigned inspection work within defined timelines and quality requirements

Who Should Apply We are primarily looking for candidates with a technical background who are willing to build a career in infrastructure inspection and drone-based technology.

Preferred Qualification

- Diploma in Electrical Engineering




- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
- ITI Electrician with valuable computer skills
- Diploma in Civil/Surveying with strong technical aptitude may also be considered

Freshers are welcome to apply.

Required Skills

- Valuable basic computer skills
- Comfortable working continuously on a computer
- Strong observation and attention to detail
- Ability to identify differences, abnormalities and defects
- Basic understanding of electrical/electronic components
- Ability to understand technical instructions
- Positive concentration and patience for repetitive technical inspection work
- Willingness to learn power-sector and infrastructure inspection concepts
- Ability to work with targets and deadlines
- Responsible and disciplined approach to work

Important: Nature of Work This role involves substantial computer-based technical inspection and annotation work.

Candidates should be comfortable with:

- Repetitive technical inspection
- Detailed visual checking
- Working on a computer for extended periods
- Following technical SOPs
- Working with accuracy and defined productivity targets]
- Learning new technical concepts
- Working in a fast-paced startup environment

This position is not suitable for candidates looking specifically for software development, coding, AI/ML development or purely field-based electrical work. 6-Month Training Period & PPO Opportunity The selected candidate will initially undergo a 6-month structured Training & Development Period.

During this period, candidates will receive practical training and hands-on exposure to:

- Power infrastructure fundamentals
- Transmission line and electrical asset components
- Defect identification
- Drone-based visual inspection
- Visual, Thermal and LiDAR inspection data
- Inspection and annotation standards
- Quality control procedures
- Project workflows





Candidates will be evaluated throughout the training period based on their learning ability, technical understanding, accuracy, productivity, discipline, consistency and overall performance. PPO Opportunity : Candidates who successfully complete the training period and meet the required performance standards may be offered a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for a full-time position with BetterDrones.

Please note: Completion of the 6-month training period does not automatically guarantee a PPO. The PPO will be based on individual performance and business requirements.

Career Growth

Performance-based growth opportunities are available toward roles such as:

Technical Inspection Associate → Senior Inspection Associate → Quality/Inspection Specialist → Inspection Team Lead → Inspection Manager

Interview & Selection Process

Our selection process is designed to assess both technical aptitude and basic computer skills.

Round 1 – HR Telephonic Round

Round 2 – 5 Minute Inspection Aptitude Test

Candidates will be shown power-sector and infrastructure-related photographs.

The candidate will be asked to:

- Identify the infrastructure/electrical component shown
- Name the component wherever possible
- Demonstrate basic technical understanding
- Observe and identify relevant visual details

This round is primarily designed to assess the candidate's technical awareness, observation ability and learning aptitude. Round 3 – Computer-Based Test

Round 4 – Final Interview

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance

Application Question(s):
- Have you read the complete ?
- This is a full-time office-based desk job involving computer work such as image annotation and data processing. There is no regular field work. Are you comfortable with this type of role?
- The first 6 months will be considered your Training & Development Period. Are you comfortable with this?
- Are you willing to work from our office in Sector 62, Noida?
- What is your highest qualification?
- Why do you want to join this role?
- During the training period, the monthly salary is ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 . Are you comfortable joining at this salary?
- We are looking for immediate joiners, How early you can join the organization if selected?

Work Location: In person

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