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2010 Oil and Gas E&P Industry Compensation Survey

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Overview

This survey provides definitive answers for almost 330 key jobs found in exploration and production firms in the U.S.   ECI is committed to continuous improvement of the survey.

 

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Eligibility

The survey is available only to oil and gas exploration and production firms operating in the U.S.

 

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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

Questionnaires mailed: March

Effective Date:  April 1

Responses due to ECI: End of April 

Results published: Late July/Early August

 

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Data Reported in 2010

CATEGORY

TYPES OF DATA SURVEYED

Position Information

Reported Overall and by Company Revenues, Exploration Budget, Geographic Location, Other Scopes (i.e., Land/Offshore/Both)

Base Salary

Short-term incentive/Bonus: eligibility, targets and amounts

Total Cash (base salary plus bonus)

Long-term Incentive: eligibility and values (totals and by plan type)

Total Direct Compensation (Total Cash plus Long-term Incetnives)

Policies and Practices

Salary Structure Adjustments

Salary Structure Alternatives

Employee Range Communication

Salary Adjustments

Market Position

Market Data Usage/Target Market Pay Policies

Salary Review Frequency

Basis for Granting Salary Increases

Salaried, Nonexempt Prevalence

Short-term Variable Compensation

Long-term Variable Compensation

Retention/Recruiting Bonuses

Employee Perquisites and Company Car Policies

Alternative Work Schedules

Change in Control Policy

Severance Policy

Exempt Overtime Practices

Intern Practices

Turnover Rates

Benefits

On the even numbered years, we include a Benefits section.  The odd numbered years includes a Hot Topics section

Health Care Benefits

Reimbursement Accounts

Income Replacement; Life/AD&D

Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance/Wellness Benefits

Retirement Benefits; 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Work/Family Benefits

Educational Reimbursement

Benefits for Retired Employees

Benefit Costs

 

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Positions in the 2010 Survey

Top Management

Highest Executive - Independent

Second Highest Executive - Independent

Highest Executive - Subsidiary


Management - Energy E&P Operations

Construction Manager

Construction Foreman - Assistant

Construction Foreman

Construction Foreman - Senior

Construction Project Manager

Engineering Manager

Regional Engineering Manager

District Engineering Manager

Reservoir Engineer Manager

Reserves Manager

Geology Manager

Geology Manager - Area

Geophysicist Manager

Top Land Position

Land Manager

Regional Land Manager

Manager - Land Records

Lease Records Supervisor

Division Order Supervisor

Top Exploration & Production Position

Regional Manager - Exploration & Production

District Manager - Exploration & Production

Top Exploration Position

Regional Exploration Manager

District Exploration Manager

Top Production Operations Position

Production Manager

District Production Superintendent

Production Foreman - Assistant

Production Foreman

Production Foreman - Senior

Top Drilling Position

Drilling Manager

District Drilling Superintendent

Drilling Foreman - Assistant

Drilling Foreman

Drilling Foreman - Senior

Work Over/Completions Foreman - Assistant

Work Over/Completions Foreman

Work Over/Completions Foreman - Senior

Drilling/Production Manager

Regional Drilling/Production Manager

District Drilling/Production Manager

Facilities Manager

Maintenance Foreman - Assistant

Maintenance Foreman

Maintenance Foreman - Senior

Business Unit Manager

Asset Team Leader


Management - General Industry/Administrative

Top Administration Position

Corporate Administrative Services Director

Office Manager

Risk Manager

Records Manager

Communications/Community Relations Manager

Top Drafter

Top Finance Position

Controller

Assistant Controller

Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer

Regional Controller/Manager of Accounting

Top Finance and Administration Position

Manager of Accounting

Accounting Supervisor

Joint Interest Supervisor

Revenue Supervisor

Financial Reporting Manager

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Top Tax Position

Tax Manager

Top Internal Audit Position

Manager - Internal Audit

Manager - Joint Venture Auditing

Top Human Resources Position

Human Resources Manager

Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Top Information Services Position

Manager - Information Systems Operations

Manager - Systems Analysis/Programming

Help Desk Supervisor

Manager - Systems Communications

Geographic Information Systems Manager

Chief Legal Counsel

Corporate Secretary

Top Investor Relations Position

Investor Relations Manager

Top - Marketing Position

Business Planning and Development Director

Business Development Manager

Gas Marketing Manager

Manager - Contract Administration

Top Acquisitions Position

Acquisitions Manager

Purchasing Director

Purchasing Manager

Warehouse Inventory/Materials Manager/Supervisor

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Environmental and Safety Manager

Manager - Environmental Regulations

Safety Manager

Professional - Energy E&P Operations

Generic Engineer I - V

Generic Engineer - Technical Expert

Petroleum Engineer I - V

Petroleum Engineer - Technical Expert

Drilling Engineer I - V

Drilling Engineer - Technical Expert

Completions Engineer - I - V

Completions Engineer - Technical Expert

Reservoir Engineer I - V

Reservoir Engineer - Technical Expert

Production Engineer  I - V

Production Engineer - Technical Expert

Facilities Engineer I - V

Geologist I - V

Geologist - Technical Expert

Geophysicist I - V

Geophysicist - Technical Expert

Senior Geoscientist

Sr. Petrophysicist

Landman I - V

Scout IV

Reserves Analyst

Reserves Analyst - Technical Expert

Permitting Agent I - III

Facilities Administrator


Professional - General Industry/Administrative Professionals

Risk Coordinator

Communications/Community Relations Analyst

Pilot/Captain

Accountant I - IV

Joint Interest Accountant I - IV

Revenue Accountant I - IV

Regulatory Accountant I - IV

Advisor, Financial Controls

Financial Analyst I - IV

Tax Accountant I - IV

Internal Auditor

Sr. Internal Auditor

Human Resource Representative II, III

Benefits Administrator

Recruiter

Senior Recruiter

HRIS Analyst

Payroll Administrator

Stock Administrator

Information Technology Professional I - III

Programmer/Analyst I - IV

Systems Analyst I - IV

PC Support Specialist I, II

LAN/WAN Administrator I, II

Database Administrator

Sr. Database Administrator

Database Programmer/Analyst

Geographic Information Systems Specialist

Sr. Geographic Information Systems Specialist

System Support Analyst

Attorney I - IV

Investor Relations Coordinator

Marketing Analyst

Senior Marketing Analyst

Business Development Specialist

Sr. Business Development Specialist

Oil and Gas Sales & Marketing Agent I - III

Volume Control Analyst I - III

Graphic Designer

Buyer I, II, Senior

Office Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator

Contracts Analyst I, II

Regulatory Compliance Specialist I - III

Environmental Specialist

Senior Environmental Specialist

Safety Representative

Senior Safety Representative

Safety & Environmental Representative

Senior Safety & Environmental Representative


Support

Operator - Land I - IV

Operator - Offshore Intermediate and Senior

Utility Helper/Roustabout - Land I, II

Lead Roustabout

Mechanic - Land I, II

Mechanic - Offshore I, II

Field Technician I - III

Field Clerk I, II

Pipeline Operator I - III

Plant Operator I - III

Truck Driver

Heavy Equipment Operator

Electrician I, II - Land

Electrician I, II - Offshore

Engineering Technician I - IV

Geological Technician I - IV

Land Technician I - III

Land Coordinator

Lease Records Analyst I - IV

Production Technician I - IV

Division Order Analyst I - IV

Technician

Administrative Assistant I - III

Executive Administrative Assistant I, II

Administrative Assistant to CEO

General Clerk I, II

Receptionist

Central Records Coordinator

Drafter II - IV

Gas Balancing Analyst I, II

Accounting Clerk I, II

Accounting Clerk III / Accounting

Human Resources Assistant

Payroll Specialist

Help Desk Representative

Paralegal

Senior Paralegal

 

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2009 Participants

One Hundred Nineteen (119) exploration and production firms participated in the 2009 survey.

Aera Energy Services Company

Altex Energy Corporation

ANKOR Energy LLC

Antero Resources Corporation

Approach Resources Inc.

Aramco Services Company

Aspect Resources LLC

Atlas Energy Resources L.L.C.F.

Berry Petroleum Company

Bill Barrett Corporations

Black Hills Exploration & Production

BOPCO, L.P.

Breitburn Energy Company LP

Brigham Exploration Company

Browning Oil Company, Inc.

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation

Cano Petroleum, Inc.

Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc.

Ceja Corporation

Chaparral Energy, Inc.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

Cimarex Energy Co.

Cohort Energy Company

Comstock Resources, Inc.

Concho Resources, Inc.

Continental Resources, Inc.

Core Minerals Operating Co., Inc.

Crimson Exploration, Inc.

Dart Oil & Gas

Denbury Resources, Inc.

Devon Energy

Dominion Exploration & Production

Duncan Oil Properties, Inc./Walter Duncan, Inc.

Dynamic Offshore Resources, LLC

Eagle Rock Energy G&P, LLC

Ellora Energy

EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc.

Encore Acquisitions Company

Energen Resources Corporation

Energy Partners, Ltd.

Eni Petroleum Co. Inc.

EOG Resources Inc.

EQT Production Company

Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd.

Fidelity Exploration & Production Company

FIML Natural Resources

Forest Oil Corporation

Fortuna Energy, Inc.

GMX Resources Inc.

Goodrich Petroleum Corporation

Great Western Drilling Company

Harvest Natural Resources, L.P.

Headington Oil Company, L.P.

Henry Petroleum LP

Hilcorp Energy Company

J.M. Huber Corporation

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company, L.P.

Lake Ronel Oil Company

Leed Petroleum LLC

Linn Energy, LLC

Mariner Energy, Inc.

McElvain Oil and Gas Properties, Inc.

McMoran Oil and Gas Company

Medco Energi US LLC

Merit Energy Company

Mewbourne Oil Company

Mustang Fuel Company

Nearburg Producing Company

Newfield Exploration Company

Nexen Petroleum U.S.A., Inc.

NFR Energy LLC

Noble Energy, Inc.

Oasis Petroleum LLC

Panhandle Royalty Company

Penn-Virginia Oil and Gas

Petro-Canada Resources (USA) Inc.

PETROFLOW Energy, Ltd.

Petroglyph Energy, Inc.

Petrohawk Energy, LLC

Petro-Hunt, LLC

Petroleum Development Corporation

PetroQuest Energy, Inc.

Phoenix Exploration Company

Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc.

Plains Exploration & Production Co.

Quantum Resources Management, LLC

Questar Market Resources Group

Quicksilver Resources Inc.

Range Resources Corporation

Read and Stevens, Inc.

Rex Energy

Rosetta Resources Inc.

Samson

Seneca Resources Corporation

Sinclair Oil and Gas Company

Southwestern Energy Production Company

St. Mary Land & Exploration Company

Stone Energy Corporation

Swift Energy Company

T-C Oil Company

Tema Oil and Gas Company

Texas Petroleum Investment Company

Thums Long Beach Company

Total E&P USA, Inc.

Triad Energy Corporation

Tri-Valley Corporation

Ultra Petroleum Corporation

Vanco Energy Company

Vantage Energy L.L.C.

Venoco, Inc.

Vernon E. Faulconer, Inc.

Wagner & Brown, Ltd.

Western Production Company

Weyerhaeuser Company

Whiting Petroleum Corporation

Williams 

Woodside Energy (USA) Inc.

XTO Energy Inc. 

Yuma Exploration & Production Co., Inc.

 

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User Support

Our focus is entirely on providing high quality survey results in an efficient manner:

We encourage all new participants to carefully review the thorough questionnaire instructions and to call us to discuss their matches and the survey process.

Participants in last year's survey receive a special questionnaire form with last year's data included in a format that makes updating the information easy.

In addition, every questionnaire we receive is carefully scrutinized ("screened") for reasonableness and completeness. We call every participant to discuss the data and resolve questions that our professionals identify.

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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 Request

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