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Directional Surveyor / Drilling Engineer, Magnetic Film

You will review traditional magnetic single-shot and multi-shot survey materials for AI training. The work uses oil and gas directional surveying knowledge to assess film-based survey records, wellbore positioning, magnetic interference, and survey quality.

Field: Energy & earth sciences
Where: United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
Commitment: part time
Posted: 3 days ago

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How this pay compares

At $40/hr (the midpoint of $20 to $60), this role pays more than 3% of the 52 open energy & earth sciences roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $80.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced energy & earth sciences roles, OpenTrain AI has the highest median ($85/hr across 39 roles) and Alignerr the lowest ($45/hr across 10).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 3 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Where in the listed range$40/hrHours a week15 hrs

Per week, before tax

$600

Per month, if the work is steady

$2,600

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Tax: Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $657 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

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Open energy & earth sciences roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

Platform	Open	Median	Best-paid open role
OpenTrain AIthis role	40	$85/hr	Nuclear Science & Engineering Expert (AI Safety)$150/hr
micro1	3	$80/hr3 priced	Marine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology$60-100/hr
Alignerr	10	$45/hr	Atmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)$75-90/hr
Handshake AI	21	up to $85/hr	Nuclear ProfessionalUp to $300/hr

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The full listing

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The work

You will also explain your technical reasoning in writing and conversation so that specialists and non-specialists can understand the findings.

Analyze magnetic single-shot and multi-shot survey film, including traditional film-based survey discs.
Check wellbore survey data for errors, inconsistencies, misruns, and signs of magnetic interference.
Apply declination, magnetic interference correction, and closure calculations to support accurate wellbore mapping.
Evaluate reported wellbore positions and recommend corrective action when survey results are unreliable.
Document interpretation and correction reasoning for educational and reference use.
Contribute complex real-world cases involving magnetic survey tools and film-based measurements.

What it pays and takes

This is a part-time contractor opportunity for specialized AI training work.

Pay: $20 to $60 per hour.
Work type: Part-time contract work.
Location: Open to candidates in the listed countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Language: Fluent English is required.
Experience: Hands-on experience with magnetic single-shot and multi-shot survey instruments, especially film-based technology.
Technical knowledge: Directional surveying, survey analysis, drilling engineering, wellbore survey quality control, and directional drilling fundamentals.
Calculations: Ability to perform declination, magnetic interference, and closure calculations.
Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to specialists and non-specialists.
Quality work: Ability to identify, document, and correct survey-data errors and magnetic influences.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 7 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind artificial intelligence. People review documents, rate model outputs, and prepare examples that help AI systems learn. Experienced contributors are needed when a project depends on specialist knowledge, such as interpreting directional survey records and drilling data.

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OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $20-60/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

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