Petroleum Engineer ANZSCO 233612Skill assessment & visa guide.
Everything a Petroleum Engineer needs for Australian skilled migration — the 233612 skill assessment path, MLTSSL visa options, salary, tasks and the CDR you'll submit to Engineers Australia.
The ANZSCO code for a Petroleum Engineer is 233612. Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum or natural gas from the earth, designing and developing oil and gas wells including drilling, completion, and production operations. It sits in unit group 2336 — Mining Engineers at skill level 1, is assessed by Engineers Australia, and is on the MLTSSL.
Petroleum Engineer 233612 — Key Facts
What Does a Petroleum Engineer Do?
Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum or natural gas from the earth, designing and developing oil and gas wells including drilling, completion, and production operations.
Specialisations
- Mud Engineer
- Petrophysical Engineer
Tasks a Petroleum Engineer Performs
Your Career Episodes should evidence these ANZSCO 233612 duties:
- Conducting geological and reservoir analyses to determine the characteristics of oil and gas reservoirs.
- Assisting in designing and implementing drilling and completion programs for oil and gas wells.
- Monitoring and analysing well performance, including production rates and fluid properties.
- Assisting in developing plans to increase the productivity of existing wells.
- Performing economic evaluations of oil and gas projects to assess their profitability.
- Conducting safety and environmental assessments of oil and gas operations.
- Preparing technical reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.
Australian Visa Options for Petroleum Engineer 233612
Indicative Department of Home Affairs processing times for Petroleum Engineer (MLTSSL):
| Visa Subclass | Processing (75%) | Processing (90%) | Skills Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 — Skilled Independent | 9 months | 12 months | Engineers Australia |
| 190 — State Nominated | 9 months | 12 months | Engineers Australia |
| 186 — ENS (Direct Entry) | 10 months | 15 months | Engineers Australia |
| 491 — Skilled Work Regional | 17 months | 19 months | Nomination |
| 494 — Employer Regional | 5 months | 11 months | Sponsor |
Processing times are indicative and change; always check the Department of Home Affairs for current figures.
English Requirements (Competent+)
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 each band (Competent English) — higher for extra points |
| OET | Grade B in all sections |
| TOEFL iBT | L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18 · Overall 84+ |
| PTE Academic | 50 each band (Competent) — 65+ for extra points |
Competent English (IELTS 6 / PTE 50) is the baseline for skilled visas; higher scores earn additional points.
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Petroleum Engineer 233612 sits in unit group 2336 — Mining Engineers alongside:
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