Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum and natural gas from the earth.

• plans and conducts research and provides advice on engineering operations for the exploration, location and extraction of petroleum or natural gas
• determines locations for drilling
• decides on types of derrick and equipment, including seabed platforms
• devises methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas from wells
• compiles logs recording production from flowing wells
• prepares plans of engineering operations and cost estimates
• provides necessary safety procedures and facilities
• consults with geologists, geophysicists and other engineers on the location, design and development of extractive processes
• plans and implements protection and restoration of the environment

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
Western Australia

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.