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Gas Plumber roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position meets the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or trades technology field. The E-3 has no lottery and can be renewed indefinitely, giving Australian gas plumbers a stable path to long-term U.S. employment.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for leading a dynamic oil and gas engineering process that evaluates the client's oil and gas reserves to determine proper loan asset values and potential collateral risks that could jeopardize loan repayment. The successful candidate will possess the necessary technical skills and relevant managerial experience to lead a team of bank engineers to execute the process at a high level while continuing to drive for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Bank of America’s engineering staff is responsible for evaluating the client's oil and gas reserves in conjunction with new financing transactions under consideration plus semi-annual borrowing base redeterminations. The engineering position supports the process by performing analysis and risk assessment of client engineering data. This position will have responsibilities for managing associates, but will also require the engineer to provide engineering analysis and support for their own clients.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Drive accuracy, consistency, and timely execution of the engineering process
- Champion data driven decision-making and removes obstacles to optimize operations
- Develop and refine engineering techniques for continued process improvement
- Coach to sustain and elevate organizational performance
- Efficiently allocate and manage resources to drive short and long term profitability
- Inspect and challenge risk controls, governance, and culture to ensure the timely identification, escalation, debate, and remediation of risk
- Contribute to enterprise strategy and connect team contributions to business purpose, results, and success
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Petroleum Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years managerial experience working for a financial institution
- Strong Aries experience is required; Strong PHDwin experience is preferred
- Strong Microsoft Access and Excel skills; Excel modeling experience required
- Experience with bank E&P (Exploration & Production) borrowing bases required
- Significant business knowledge of risk management and regulatory interactions
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; focus on attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effectively packages and communicates complex content and information.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate at the executive level, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships and provide thought leadership to strategic decisions
- Critical thinker with the ability to influence senior leaders, including to challenge the status quo, produce appropriate changes and implement goals
- An individual who can lead a diverse associate population, inspire a strong sense of camaraderie and accountability, and motivate continuous improvements to performance. Able to attract, retain and develop top talent
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
- Data input, organization, manipulation, and presentation of oil and gas cash flow projections
- Execution of engineering software (ARIES, PHDWin) to analyze data and prepare forecasts
- Extraction of model cash flow projections into Excel-based credit models to assess asset performance
- Preparation of narrative engineering reports and supporting documentation
- Routine correspondence with internal partners and external clients related to engineering matters
- Preparation of internal reports related to the oil and gas portfolio
- Adherence to credit policy and due diligence guidelines
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for leading a dynamic oil and gas engineering process that evaluates the client's oil and gas reserves to determine proper loan asset values and potential collateral risks that could jeopardize loan repayment. The successful candidate will possess the necessary technical skills and relevant managerial experience to lead a team of bank engineers to execute the process at a high level while continuing to drive for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Bank of America’s engineering staff is responsible for evaluating the client's oil and gas reserves in conjunction with new financing transactions under consideration plus semi-annual borrowing base redeterminations. The engineering position supports the process by performing analysis and risk assessment of client engineering data. This position will have responsibilities for managing associates, but will also require the engineer to provide engineering analysis and support for their own clients.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Drive accuracy, consistency, and timely execution of the engineering process
- Champion data driven decision-making and removes obstacles to optimize operations
- Develop and refine engineering techniques for continued process improvement
- Coach to sustain and elevate organizational performance
- Efficiently allocate and manage resources to drive short and long term profitability
- Inspect and challenge risk controls, governance, and culture to ensure the timely identification, escalation, debate, and remediation of risk
- Contribute to enterprise strategy and connect team contributions to business purpose, results, and success
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Petroleum Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years managerial experience working for a financial institution
- Strong Aries experience is required; Strong PHDwin experience is preferred
- Strong Microsoft Access and Excel skills; Excel modeling experience required
- Experience with bank E&P (Exploration & Production) borrowing bases required
- Significant business knowledge of risk management and regulatory interactions
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; focus on attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effectively packages and communicates complex content and information.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate at the executive level, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships and provide thought leadership to strategic decisions
- Critical thinker with the ability to influence senior leaders, including to challenge the status quo, produce appropriate changes and implement goals
- An individual who can lead a diverse associate population, inspire a strong sense of camaraderie and accountability, and motivate continuous improvements to performance. Able to attract, retain and develop top talent
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
- Data input, organization, manipulation, and presentation of oil and gas cash flow projections
- Execution of engineering software (ARIES, PHDWin) to analyze data and prepare forecasts
- Extraction of model cash flow projections into Excel-based credit models to assess asset performance
- Preparation of narrative engineering reports and supporting documentation
- Routine correspondence with internal partners and external clients related to engineering matters
- Preparation of internal reports related to the oil and gas portfolio
- Adherence to credit policy and due diligence guidelines
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Gas Plumber
Document your Australian qualifications carefully
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Certificate III or IV, APA membership, or TAFE credentials meet the specialty occupation threshold. Get a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying.
Target employers with gas infrastructure projects
Utility companies, industrial contractors, and commercial construction firms with active gas line or LNG projects are most likely to sponsor E-3 visa workers. Search DOL LCA disclosure data to find employers who have already filed for similar roles.
Clarify specialty occupation framing with your employer
Your offer letter must describe the role in terms that tie gas plumbing duties to a specific body of theoretical knowledge, not just trade skill. Work with your employer to frame the position around engineering principles or gas systems design.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Some Australian professionals discover post-offer that their U.S. employer isn't E-Verify enrolled, which can delay your start date. Ask HR directly before the offer is finalised, as STEM-adjacent roles often trigger this requirement.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your visa interview, and errors in wage level classification are a common rejection trigger for trade-based roles. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment.
Schedule your consulate interview as soon as the LCA is certified
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but Sydney and Melbourne consulate appointment slots for E-3 interviews can book out weeks ahead. File your DS-160 and pay the MRV fee immediately after LCA certification to avoid delays.
E-3 Visa Gas Plumber: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Gas Plumber jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Gas Plumber roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you can spend weeks applying to employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are open to or experienced with E-3 hiring for Australian candidates.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Gas Plumber role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. Gas plumbing can qualify if the position requires theoretical knowledge in areas like gas systems engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or applied sciences, and if the employer requires a relevant degree or equivalent. Roles framed purely as trade labour without a degree requirement are less likely to meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Gas Plumber roles?
The E-3 is only available to Australian nationals, but it has significant advantages: no annual lottery, a dedicated 10,500-visa allocation that has never been exhausted, and renewable two-year periods with no cap on renewals. H-1B visa applicants face an oversubscribed lottery each year with no guarantee of selection. For an Australian gas plumber with a qualifying offer, the E-3 is a far more reliable path.
Can I transfer my Australian gas plumbing licence to work in the U.S.?
Australian gas plumbing licences are not directly transferable to the U.S. Licensing requirements are set at the state level, and most states require you to pass a local exam and meet jurisdiction-specific experience standards. Your employer typically sponsors your E-3 visa based on your qualifications and job duties, but you'll need to obtain a state licence separately before performing licensed gas work.