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Thermal Plant Performance And Emissions Analyst

You will support AI research by reviewing AI-generated content and giving feedback grounded in thermal power generation, plant performance analysis, emissions monitoring, and GHG reporting. You will also produce structured analytical outputs using professional tools and…

Field
Energy & earth sciences
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Posted
6 days ago

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How this pay compares

At $80/hr, this role pays more than 43% of the 52 open energy & earth sciences roles with a listed pay range, the same as the median.

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 6 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

Rate

$80/hr

Per week, before tax

$1,600

Per month, if the work is steady

$6,933

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,753 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.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

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.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
OpenTrain AIthis role40$85/hrNuclear Science & Engineering Expert (AI Safety)$150/hr
micro13$80/hr3 pricedMarine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology$60-100/hr
Alignerr10$45/hrAtmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)$75-90/hr
Handshake AI21up to $85/hrNuclear ProfessionalUp to $300/hr

“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.

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The full listing

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The work

You will support AI research by reviewing AI-generated content and giving feedback grounded in thermal power generation, plant performance analysis, emissions monitoring, and GHG reporting. You will also produce structured analytical outputs using professional tools and workflows.

Work is project-based, ongoing, and completed independently in an asynchronous setting.

  • Evaluate AI-generated content against thermal power generation and emissions compliance practices.
  • Build price forecast models and prepare power purchase agreement documentation when assigned.
  • Perform or review heat rate efficiency and power plant heat rate performance analyses.
  • Complete workflows involving EPA continuous emissions monitoring reports, GHG inventories, and annual reporting.
  • Produce accurate expert analysis and structured data outputs.

What it pays and takes

This is a fully remote, flexible, asynchronous contract role. Projects are ongoing, with participation based on active project needs.

  • Pay: Up to $80 per hour.
  • Availability: 20+ hours per week.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Fluent in English, with strong written communication.
  • Experience: At least two years in thermal power plant performance or emissions compliance.
  • Relevant backgrounds include plant performance engineering, thermal performance or heat rate engineering, air quality or emissions compliance, GHG reporting, sustainability reporting, or an equivalent energy-industry role.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Skills: Ability to work independently with AVEVA PI, ArcGIS, or comparable professional workflows.
  • Requirements: Accurate heat rate analysis, emissions monitoring, and GHG reporting, plus strong attention to detail.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind artificial intelligence, including reviewing model responses, checking accuracy, and preparing examples that help systems improve. OpenTrain helps people find these projects, build a profile, and apply through one account.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $80/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

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