Job Name: Petroleum Engineer
Job Description:
"Petroleum engineers design and develop methods to extract oil and gas from underground reservoirs. They use their engineering knowledge and skills to solve problems and create new and innovative ways to produce energy.
Job Duties
Design and develop oil and gas production methods
Conduct experiments to test and improve production methods
Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create production plans
Supervise the drilling and production of oil and gas wells
Work with other engineers and scientists to develop new technologies for oil and gas production"
Designation:
None
Name of Organization:
Shell, Brunel, Easy Skill, NES FIRCROFT, Weatherford, Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment, BHP, Mineral Resources, Wood Plc, Origin Energy
Job Market In The Country:
"The need for petroleum engineers in Australia has steadily increased due to its vast oil and gas reserves and its strategic position as a significant player in the global energy sector.
According to Glassdoor, the average salary for petroleum engineers is AUD 136,500 per annum."
Salary and Benefits:
"A$102,808–A$112,645 a year
Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
• Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after 7 years.
• Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
• The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
• A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
• Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
• Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
• Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges."
Taxes and Financial Implications:
"Income thresholds Rate Tax payable on this income
$0 – $18,200 0% Nil
$18,201 – $45,000 19% 19c for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001 – $120,000 32.5% $5,092 plus 32.5c for each $1 over $45,000
$120,001 – $180,000 37% $29,467 plus 37c for each $1 over $120,000
$180,001 and over 45% $51,667 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000"
Language Requirements:
►IELTS (International English Language Testing System) assessment showing that you have achieved a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules of listening, reading, writing, and speaking, in either the General Training or the Academic modules of IELTS. ►TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) assessment showing that you have achieved a minimum score of 12 in listening, 13 in reading 21 in writing and 18 in speaking ►Pearson PTE Academic test showing that you have achieved a minimum score of 50 in each of the four modules of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Eligibility Criteria
"3-8 years of industry experience in Oil & Gas
Degree in Petroleum Engineering or similar disciplines with experience
Knowledge of other subsurface disciplines including geology, petrophysics, geophysics, etc.
Ability to keep abreast of developments in technology, software literature, and geological techniques
Knowledge of interpretation software packages (e.g. Pansyste, Saphir, Harmony)"