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2009 Energy Industry Compensation Survey

Introducing the NEW

ECI Energy Industry Compensation Survey

This survey will be Conducted for the 2010 Survey Season

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Overview

This survey covers many aspects of the Energy industry that are either under-surveyed or not surveyed at all.  The survey covers positions in the drilling industry, pipeline industry, renewable and alternative energy industry, and construction in the energy sector.  This survey is intended to provide definitive compensation answers for 325 positions found in energy-related companies.

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Eligibility

The survey is available to any company that has U.S.-based operation in drilling, pipeline, and/or alternative/renewable energy.  This is a participant-only survey, meaning that only companies that participate in this survey have access to the results.  If you are learning about this survey after the survey data gathering period, and are interested in obtaining the results, please contact ECI to discuss your options.

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Confidentiality

All survey data are handled and presented in a confidential manner. To obtain information about legal and other confidentiality concerns, please send us an E-mail (click here)

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Time Schedule

Questionnaire Information is Distributed: Early May

Responses due to ECI: Mid June

Results published: Mid September

 

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Data to be Reported in 2010
CATEGORY TYPES OF DATA SURVEYED
Position Information

Salary, salary ranges, short-term incentive eligibility and values, long-term incentive eligibility and values, total cash, total direct compensation, select scope information.

Policies and Practices

Salary Structure Adjustments

Salary Structure Alternatives

Employee Range Communication

Salary Adjustments

Aging of Data

Usage/Communication of Market Data

Frequency of Salary Reviews

Basis for Granting Salary Increases

Salaried Nonexempt Prevalence

Short-term Variable Compensation

Long-term Variable Compensation

Retention/Recruiting Bonuses

Employee Perquisites

Alternative Work Schedules

Change of Control Prevalence

Severance Practices

Turnover

Economy Concerns

 

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Positions to be included in the 2010 Survey

General Industry Positions

Chief Executive Officer - Integrated Company

Chief Operating Officer - Integrated Company

Administrative Office Manager

Administrative Assistant I

Administrative Assistant II

Administrative Assistant III

Executive Assistant

Administrative Assistant to the CEO

General Clerk I

General Clerk II

Receptionist

Area/Field Clerk

Risk Manager

Risk Management Coordinator

CAD/Drafting Technician I

CAD/Drafting Technician II

CAD/Drafting Technician III

Top Financial Position

Controller

Assistant Controller

Treasurer

General Accounting Manager

Accounting Supervisor

Accountant I

Accountant II

Accountant III

Accountant IV

Financial Analyst I

Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst IV

Accounts Payable Manager

Top Tax Position

Tax Manager

Tax Accountant I

Tax Accountant II

Tax Accountant III

Audit Manager

Auditor I

Auditor II

Auditor III

Top Human Resources Position

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Generalist I

Human Resources Generalist II

Human Resources Generalist III

Human Resources Generalist IV

Training Manager

Training Specialist

Compensation and Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

Benefits Supervisor

Benefits Administrator II

Benefits Administrator III

Compensation Manager

Compensation Analyst II

Compensation Analyst III

Employment Manager

Recruiter I

Recruiter II

Recruiter III

HRIS Analyst II

HRIS Analyst III

Payroll Manager/Supervisor

Payroll Administrator

Top Information Technology Position

Information Systems Manager

Systems and Programming Manager

Information Technology Project Manager

Programmer/Analyst I

Programmer/Analyst II

Programmer/Analyst III

Systems Analyst I

Systems Analyst II

Systems Analyst III

PC Support Specialist I

PC Support Specialist II

PC Support Specialist III

Database Administrator

Database Analyst I

Database Analyst II

Database Analyst III

Network Administrator I

Network Administrator II

Network Administrator III

Geographic Information Systems Manager

Geographic Information Systems Specialist I

Geographic Information Systems Specialist II

Geographic Information Systems Specialist III

Top Legal Position

Assistant General Counsel

Attorney III

Attorney IV

Attorney V

Paralegal

Top Sales and/or Marketing Position

Marketing Manager

Marketing Coordinator I

Marketing Coordinator II

Marketing Coordinator III

Business Development Manager

Business Development Specialist

Sales Representative I

Sales Representative II

Sales Representative III

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Supervisor

Welder

Heavy Equipment Operator I

Heavy Equipment Operator II

Heavy Equipment Operator III

Truck Driver

General Laborer

Purchasing Manager

Buyer I

Buyer II

Buyer III

Expediter

Contract Administrator I

Contract Administrator II

Contract Administrator III

Regulatory Manager

Senior Compliance Coordinator

Safety and Environmental Protection Manager

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Team Leader

Environmental Manager

Environmental Coordinator I

Environmental Coordinator II

Environmental Coordinator III

Health and Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Site Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Coordinator I

Health and Safety Coordinator II

Health and Safety Coordinator III


Drilling Industry Positions

Chief Executive Officer - Drilling Company

Chief Operating Officer - Drilling Company

Highest Executive Officer - of a Drilling Subsidiary

Top Engineering Position

Engineering Section Manager

Engineer I

Engineer II

Engineer III

Engineer IV

Engineer V

Engineering Specialist

Sub Sea Specialist

Sub Sea Design Engineer

Project Manager

Project Engineer

Sr. Project Engineer

Drilling Engineer I

Drilling Engineer II

Drilling Engineer III

Drilling Engineer IV

Drilling Engineer V

Top Operations Position

Top Drilling Technology Position

Region Drilling Manager

District Drilling Manager

District Drilling Superintendent

Completions Manager

Completions Superintendent

Completions Specialist

Rig Manager - Land

Rig Manager - Offshore

Toolpusher - Land

Toolpusher - Offshore

Driller - Land

Driller - Offshore

Assistant Driller - Land

Assistant Driller - Offshore

Derrickhand - Land

Derrickhand - Offshore

Floorhand - Land

Floorhand - Offshore

Electrician - Land

Electrician - Offshore

Mechanic - Land

Mechanic - Offshore

Pipeline Industry Positions

Top Pipeline Executive (Pipeline Company)

Vice President, Operations

Damage Prevention Manager

Maintenance Planner

Quality Control Manager

Region/District Manager

Area Operations Manager

Terminal Manager

Terminal Supervisor

Pipeline Manager

Pipeline Supervisor

Pipeline Specialist

Technical Supervisor

Terminal Operator - Entry

Terminal Operator - Journey

Terminal Operator - Senior

Maintenance Supervisor

Pipeliner - Entry

Pipeliner - Journey

Pipeliner - Senior

Pipeliner/Operator - Entry

Pipeliner/Operator - Journey

Pipeliner/Operator - Senior

Line Locator

Gauger

Top Engineering Executive

Engineering Manager

Engineering Supervisor

Engineer I

Engineer II

Engineer III

Engineer IV

Engineer V

Corrosion Specialist

Senior Corrosion Specialist

Pipeline Integrity Manager

Pipeline Integrity Supervisor

Pipeline Integrity Specialist

Project Manager -Engineering

Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Project Controls Manager

Automation and Supervisory Control Services Supervisor

Automation Control Systems Specialist

SCADA Programmer

SCADA Hardware Technician

Product Movement Manager

Scheduling Supervisor

Scheduler

Senior Scheduler

Pipeline Control Supervisor

One Call Lead

One Call Coordinator

Pipeline Controller

Senior Pipeline Controller

One Call Specialist

Measurement Manager

Emergency Response Coordinator

Right-of-Way Manager

Right-of-Way Agent

Senior Right-of-Way Agent

Tariff Coordinator

Operator Qualifications Compliance Coordinator

Electrical Technician - In Training

Electrical Technician - Fully Qualified

Mechanical Technician - In Training

Mechanical Technician - Fully Qualified

Instrumentation Technician - In Training

Instrumentation Technician - Fully Qualified

Measurement Technician - In Training

Measurement Technician - Fully Qualified

Corrosion Technician - In Training

Corrosion Technician - Fully Qualified

Multi-Craft Technician I (Basic level)

Multi-Craft Technician II (Intermediate level)

Multi-Craft Technician III (Senior level)

Multi-Skilled Technician I (Basic level)

Multi-Skilled Technician II (Intermediate level)

Multi-Skilled Technician III (Senior level)


Alternative/Renewable Energy Industry Positions

Highest Executive Officer - Alternative/Renewable Energy Company

Chief Executive Officer - Alternative/Renewable Energy Company

Engineering Manager

Engineering Supervisor

Program Manager

Engineering Project Manager I

Engineering Project Manager II

Engineering Project Manager III

Project Engineer II

Project Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer I

Mechanical Engineer II

Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer IV

Mechanical Engineer V

Process Engineer I

Process Engineer II

Process Engineer III

Process Engineer IV

Process Engineer V

Electrical Engineer I

Electrical Engineer II

Electrical Engineer III

Electrical Engineer IV

Electrical Engineer V

Civil Engineer I

Civil Engineer II

Civil Engineer III

Civil Engineer IV

Civil Engineer V

Engineering Technician I

Engineering Technician II

Engineering Technician III

Scientist I

Scientist II

Scientist III

Scientist IV

Scientist V

Research Assistant

Research Assistant - Sr

Chemist I

Chemist II

Chemist III

Chemist IV

Chemist V


Construction Positions

Civil Construction Manager

Civil Construction Superintendent

Civil Construction Foreman

Electrical Construction Manager

Electrical Construction Superintendent

Electrical Construction Foreman

General Construction Manager

General Construction Superintendent

General Construction Foreman

Construction Project Manager I

Construction Project Manager II

Construction Project Manager III

Estimating Manager/Chief Estimator

Estimator

Senior Estimator

Cost Engineering Manager

Cost Engineer

Senior Cost Engineer

Scheduling Manager

Scheduling Engineer

Senior Scheduling Engineer

Inspector

 

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2010 Participants

If your company has any of the above listed positions, we hope that you will consider participating in this inaugural survey. This is a participant-only survey, meaning that only companies that participate in this survey have access to the results.  If you are learning about this survey after the survey data gathering period, and are interested in obtaining the results, please contact ECI to discuss your options.

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2010 Price List

Please contact ECI to inquire about the 2010 survey fees.  Please send an email (hyperlink below) or call 303.854.1000 or 877.RING.ECI (877.746.4324).

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How to Order

If you are interested in this survey click here to send an E-mail to ECI - please note which survey(s) interests you.

 


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