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Well Cost Analyst for AI Training

You will help improve AI systems that handle drilling operations, well planning, and energy data systems. The work uses your professional judgment to assess whether AI-generated content is accurate, relevant, and useful.

Field
Energy & earth sciences
Where
United States
Posted
3 days ago

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How this pay compares

At $85/hr, this role pays more than 71% of the 52 open energy & earth sciences roles with a listed pay range, above 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

Rate

$85/hr

Per week, before tax

$1,275

Per month, if the work is steady

$5,525

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,397 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 help improve AI systems that handle drilling operations, well planning, and energy data systems. The work uses your professional judgment to assess whether AI-generated content is accurate, relevant, and useful.

The listing focuses on drilling operations AI review. Review the stated duties and qualifications before applying to confirm they match your experience.

  • Create expert-level training data using experience in drilling, completions, well planning, or related energy operations.
  • Review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance in drilling workflows and energy data systems.
  • Write clear feedback that helps AI handle energy industry practices and operational concepts.
  • Work independently in an asynchronous setting.

What it pays and takes

This is ongoing, project-based contract work that can be completed remotely alongside other commitments. The role is open to candidates in the United States and requires professional fluency in English.

  • Pay: Up to $85 per hour.
  • Work setting: Remote and asynchronous, with flexible participation.
  • Experience: At least two years in drilling, completions, or related energy operations.
  • Background: Drilling engineer, completions engineer, well cost analyst, drilling superintendent, or equivalent energy professional.
  • Tools: Hands-on experience with one or more of WellView, SAP, ComboCurve, and AVEVA PI.
  • Skills: Strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

How it works

OpenTrain is where people find AI training and data-labeling work, which helps build AI systems using human-created examples and reviews. To apply for this role, submit your resume on OpenTrain and then complete the application on the hiring site.

  • Apply on OpenTrain with your resume.
  • Continue the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that generate and evaluate text, answers, and other content. Experienced professionals are paid to judge technical responses because their industry knowledge helps make AI outputs more accurate and useful.

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 $85/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

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