Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 214603: Oil and Gas Engineer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 214603 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Analyze the technical factors and elements of cost for planning the methods of extracting the maximum quantity of oil from oil fields; develop plans for well drilling; solve the technical issues during the drilling; and prepare the specialized documents and reports related to work outcomes.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`214603`
Official Title (EN)	Oil and Gas Engineer
Official Title (AR)	Oil and Gas Engineer
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Science and engineering professionals
Minor Group	Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology)
Unit Group	Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`214101`	Industrial Engineer	Industrial Engineer	View Occupation 214101 →
`214102`	Production Engineer	Production Engineer	View Occupation 214102 →
`214103`	Technical Production Engineer	Technical Production Engineer	View Occupation 214103 →
`214104`	Production Engineering Specialist	Production Engineering Specialist	View Occupation 214104 →
`214105`	OSH Engineer	OSH Engineer	View Occupation 214105 →
`214106`	Industrial engineering technology specialist	Industrial engineering technology specialist	View Occupation 214106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Mining and extraction
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 214603. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 214603?

SSCO 214603 designates Oil and Gas Engineer (Oil and Gas Engineer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 214603 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.