Jayaselvam J

Licensed Drone Pilot · Powerline & Confined Space Inspection (4+ yrs)

New 0 jobs done 4+ years experience

Profile Summary

Drone Operator and Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience in overhead power line inspection and confined space inspection across industrial and utility environments. Specialized in visual, thermal, and solar-blind UV inspections, asset integrity assessment, and defect analysis. Proficient in DJI enterprise platforms, Pix4D, and AutoCAD with a strong commitment to HSE compliance and operational safety.

Experience & Credentials

Experience Level

Expert

Years Experience

4+ years

License

Other

Owns Drone Equipment

Work Experience

Data Analyst · Hitech Contracting EST

22th October 2025 – 10th February 2026 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Operated DJI Matrice 400 and Matrice 350 RTK UAV platforms to conduct visual, thermal, and ultraviolet (UV) inspections of high-voltage overhead transmission lines (380 kV and 110 kV).
Performed corona discharge and partial discharge detection using an OFIL solar-blind UV camera payload integrated with the DJI Matrice 350 RTK UAV platform.
Analysed high-resolution visual and thermal imagery captured from UAV platforms (DJI Matrice 300 and Matrice 400) to evaluate transmission tower and power line component conditions.
Executed aerial inspections of towers, insulators, conductors, OPGW, jumpers, and cross-arms to identify corrosion, cracks, flashover risks, and structural defects.
Identified and documented defects including damaged insulators, conductor strand breaks, hardware misalignment, corrosion, hotspots, and abnormal thermal signatures.
Classified defects based on severity levels and assessed potential risks to system reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Lead Drone Operator · Birdseye

30th January 2021 – 18th December 2023 · Chennai, India

Operate the ELIOS 2 drone to carry out internal inspections of various cement plant assets.
Operated Small and Medium category DJI, UAVs for surveillance, defence, agriculture, thermal inspection, and industrial monitoring projects.
Inspect silos, kilns, chimneys, and other restricted areas to assess internal conditions.
Record high-quality visual data to support structural health evaluations.
Maintain safe flight operations in confined, dusty, and GPS-challenged environments.
Coordinate with inspection teams to deliver reliable findings and documentation.

Software Tester · Majesco

30th October 2024 – 30th July 2025 · Mumbai, India

Perform manual and automated testing using Selenium and Java.
Create and run automation scripts using TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber.

AutoCAD Engineer · Telre Design & Drafting Solution

30th November 2018 – 18th February 2019 · Chennai, India

Create and modify 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD based on project requirements.
Prepare detailed technical drawings, layouts, and plans for engineering projects.
Review and update drawings according to engineering inputs and design changes.
Ensure accuracy, proper dimensions, and compliance with industry standards.