Drilling/Production Engineer for AI Model Evaluation

Drilling/Production engineers apply field and production expertise to evaluate AI-generated content and produce expert-level training data that improves AI understanding of operations workflows and performance engineering practices. This is a part-time, hourly contract engagement that is fully remote and project-based, designed to be taken on alongside other professional commitments.

• Review AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, operational relevance, and alignment with real-world workflows in drilling and production environments.
• Create expert-level training examples and annotations based on hands-on experience and the everyday tools you use.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback and corrections to help refine AI behavior on topics such as plant performance, reliability, and asset management.
• Document edge cases, failure modes, and practical considerations from industrial operations to improve model performance.

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in industrial operations, plant performance, or energy asset management in roles such as Plant Performance Engineer, Reliability Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Drilling/Production Engineer, Generation Asset Analyst, or equivalent positions in the energy industry.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following tools: AVEVA PI, WinCC, Oracle MDM, Power BI, Bloomberg Terminal.
• Strong written communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously with research teams.
• No prior AI experience required.

• Employment type: part-time, hourly contract work, fully remote.
• Schedule: flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5 to 20 hours per week when participating in an active project.
• Project placement depends on current needs; participation in one project does not guarantee immediate placement on others, but contributors may be considered for future projects as they become available.

Up to $85/hr (depending on the project)

• Create a contributor profile and provide the requested information.
• Complete identity verification as part of the eligibility checks.
• Complete onboarding for projects you are matched to, including any project-specific instructions or assessments.
• Begin assigned tasks and be paid according to the agreed hourly contract terms.