ANZSCO 233612: Petroleum Engineer
Skill Level: 1 | Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia
Job description
Petroleum Engineer plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum or natural gas from the earth. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations:
- Mud Engineer
- Petrophysical Engineer
Tasks Include:
- conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Geologists, Geophysicists, other mineral scientists and other engineers to determine the resources present, the feasibility of extracting the reserves, and the design and development of the extraction process
- preparing operation and project cost estimates and production schedules, and reporting progress, production and costs compared to budget
- determining the most suitable methods of ore extraction taking account of such factors as depth of overburden, and attitude and physical characteristics of deposits and surrounding strata
- preparing plans for tunnels and chambers, location and construction of mine shafts, layout of mine development and the application of appropriate mining techniques, often using computer modelling
- assessing the natural, technical, financial and safety risks associated with the phases of the project development, construction and operations
- determining the safety of processes, order of extraction and safety of mine walls, evaluating the risk of slippage and advising on the prevention of slippage and rock falls
- planning and coordinating the utilisation of labour and equipment consistent with efficiency targets, statutes, safety guidelines and environmental conditions
- planning and conducting research and providing advice on engineering operations for the exploration, location and extraction of petroleum and natural gas
- determining location for drilling
- deciding on types of derrick and equipment including seabed platforms
- devising methods of controlling the flow of oil and gas from wells
Assessment Pathways
Assessment type |
Choose this when you |
| Competency Demonstration Report | Have non-accredited qualifications.
Have accredited qualifications but want to be assessed as a different occupation than the degree title. Are applying as an Engineering Manager. |
| Australian qualification | Have Australian qualifications accredited by Engineers Australia |
| Dublin Accord | Have an accredited qualification issued from a country under the Dublin Accord |
| Sydney Accord | Have an accredited qualification issued from a country under the Sydney Accord |
| Washington Accord | Have an accredited qualification issued from a country under the Washington Accord
Have a French engineering degree covered under the CTI agreement |
English Language Requirements
When you apply, you must demonstrate your command of the English language. This can be accomplished by submitting one of the following acceptable English language exam results: This table shows the minimum scores required for each test and module.
| IELTS | TOEFL iBT® | PTE ACADEMIC | |
| Listening | 6 | 12 | 50 |
| Reading | 6 | 13 | 50 |
| Writing | 6 | 21 | 50 |
| Speaking | 6 | 18 | 50 |
Documents Requirement
The following is a summary of the documentation list that you need in order to submit your application for the skill assessment. Please visit Engineer Australia for a comprehensive list of all of the document requirements.
- Passport and passport photo
- Proof of identity, including a national ID or driver’s license
- Current CV/Resume
- English proficiency test result (IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE)
- Qualification certificate and academic transcript.
- Employment evidence, including an employment letter, payslips, tax return and superannuation.
Please note that if any of your required documents are not written in English, you will also need to submit the original document with an official translation into English from accredited translators.
Processing Time
Standard assessment applications typically take eight to twelve weeks from the date you submit and pay for the application to Engineers Australia. The time it takes to complete is determined by how quickly Engineers Australia receives all relevant documents and any additional information from you. Making sure you've provided all of the relevant papers in the proper format will assist reduce the amount of time it takes to process them.
What will I get after the assessment?
When your application for a skills assessment is complete, the Engineers Australia, the assessing authority will provide a migration skills assessment outcome letter. You will need this letter to apply for your visa.
Application Fees
The table below summarizes the fees that are charged by Engineers Australia in compliance with it for the purpose of skill assessments for migration. Skills assessment fees for the 2024 to 2025 period are set out below.
|
Item/s |
Fee excl. GST |
Fee incl. GST |
|
Standard competency demonstration report |
$880 |
$968 |
|
Competency demonstration report plus |
$1285 |
$1413.50 |
|
Competency demonstration report plus overseas engineering PhD assessment |
$1135 |
$1248.50 |
|
Competency demonstration report plus |
$1540 |
$1694 |
