OSCA 243632 ANZSCO 233612

Petroleum Engineer

Design and manage methods for extracting oil and gas from underground reservoirs. Apply reservoir engineering, drilling engineering and production engineering expertise to maximise recovery and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Note on codes: OSCA 2024 (released December 2024) replaced ANZSCO in Australia. Both codes are listed as Engineers Australia continues referencing the ANZSCO number during the transition period. Source: ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0

Occupation Details

OSCA Code	243632
ANZSCO Code	233612
Skill Level	Level Level 1
Assessing Authority	Engineers Australia
Assessment Type	CDR Required
Discipline Group	2436 Mining Engineering Professionals

Main Tasks

Evaluating reservoir characteristics and estimating recoverable hydrocarbon reserves
Designing well completion, stimulation and enhanced oil recovery programs
Planning and overseeing drilling operations including well design and casing programs
Monitoring production performance and optimising well and field productivity
Conducting reservoir simulation studies to forecast production and plan development
Managing well integrity and intervention programs
Ensuring petroleum operations comply with safety and environmental regulations

English Language Requirements

IELTS	Overall 6, Speaking 7
OET	Grade B all sections
PTE Academic	Overall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBT	Overall 93, Speaking 23

Minimum scores required for Engineers Australia CDR assessment. All band scores or sub-scores must meet the minimum.

About Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum Engineers plan and manage the exploration, drilling and production of oil and gas resources from subsurface reservoirs. They evaluate reservoir characteristics, design well completion programmes, optimise production rates, manage well integrity, and apply enhanced recovery techniques to maximise safe and efficient extraction of hydrocarbon resources.

Visa Eligibility

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This occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list, making holders eligible for subclass 189, 190, and/or 491 visas (subject to visa requirements and state nomination).

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