Unleash Your Potential as Petroleum Engineer (ANZSCO 233612)

Mining Engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the earth. Roles in this category are commonly found on the australian immigration skills list and the broader skill occupation list australia.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.

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 utilization of labor 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

Occupations:

• Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
• Petroleum Engineer

Engineers Australia requires high-resolution colour PDF scans of the following original documents to meet standard visa requirements for a successful outcome:

• Identification: Current passport bio-page, official national identity card, and standard passport photo.
• Academic Credentials: Bachelor degree certificate in Petroleum Engineering, full academic transcripts, and official syllabus/course outline.
• Employment Evidence: Official work reference letters on company letterhead (detailing job role, tasks performed, hours worked, supervisor contact, and remuneration), tax returns, employment contracts, and pay slips to prove history on the skilled employment list.
• English Test Report: Official scorecard for IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT.
• CDR Deliverables: CPD record, 3 Career Episodes, Summary Statement, and tailored CV/Resume.