Struggling to find Job Equivalent

[Auspicious]

Hello,

I am hoping that someone here may be able to help or offer some insight. I am currently in the starting process of looking to move overseas, so naturally I’m trying to find details about the career I have over in Australia.

It’s quite a niche role which makes thing difficult. I work for a natural gas distribution network. I maintain, repair and commission assets relating to this, from low pressure (75mbar) to high pressure (80bar).

Equipment such as: gas pressure regulators, slam shut valves, actuated/ball/plug/gate valves, relief valves, pigging operations, natural gas bath heaters, corrosion inspection and reporting, pneumatic testing, cutting, threading and shaping small bore pipe work, etc…

Trained in working at heights, confined spaces, hazardous zones, gas detection, asbestos awareness and handling, SCO, road signing, lighting and guarding, etc…

I cannot for the life of me find this role in Australia, but I am sure it exists as it is essential to gas supply in all countries.

This is making it difficult to find the particular category this job would fall under for a residency visa. One usual term is Gasfitter, but due to the nature of my job we do not have gas safe licensing as there is no need on such large, private sites.

I have also looked at Plant Operator, but this doesn’t quite fit the mark.

The link below provides further clarification and my role specifically is under the Pressure Management band. This is a level 3 apprenticeship qualification in England.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1789/energy___utilities_-_gas_network_craftsperson_01.pdf

Even attending job fairs and speaking with agents comes up a little short as no one really grasps what I do.

If anyone has gone over in the field or knows of anything that might help I would be greatly appreciative,

Thanks,

 

[Blue Manna]

48 minutes ago, Auspicious said:

Have you tried contacting the HR department of somewhere like Woodside petroleum?

Edited January 26, 2024 by Blue Manna

[Blue Manna]

Not sure what happened there. Website gone a little doolally.

[Marisawright]

4 hours ago, Auspicious said:

I work for a natural gas distribution network.

Your answer is simple, then.  Research which companies run the natural gas distribution networks in Australia, and approach them directly.  There aren't many, because although we are a huge country, we have a small population and large parts of the country don't have natural gas.

If your skills are in demand, then chances are that one of those companies will offer you a sponsored visa.

https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/news/macfarlane-supports-vital-gas-pipeline-link-0

Edited January 26, 2024 by Marisawright

[VERYSTORMY]

Alternatively, it may be useful to have a consultation with a registered migration agent. 

[Rallyman]

Not to put a damper on things but your other qualifications ( working at heights, confined spaces  etc ) probably won’t be recognised here in Australia, if needed you will be required to do the training here. Best of luck otherwise 

Edited February 7, 2024 by Rallyman