Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
chemical plant manager
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
improve business processes
adhere to organisational guidelines
define manufacturing quality criteria
communicate production plan
manage supplies
risk management
provide cost benefit analysis reports
assess environmental impact
schedule production
develop manufacturing policies
manage staff
plan health and safety procedures
manage budgets
control production
strive for company growth
create manufacturing guidelines
oversee quality control
analyse goal progress
follow company standards
manage health and safety standards
optimise financial performance
liaise with managers
oversee production requirements
meet deadlines
perform data analysis
manufacturing processes
cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure
forecast organisational risks
investment analysis
disaggregate the production plan
Optional & specialised skills
perform market research
manage emergency procedures
plan shifts of employees
negotiate with stakeholders
manage chemical processes inspection
supply chain management
provide training
agricultural chemicals
identify energy needs
liaise with quality assurance
recruit employees
maintain relationship with customers
adhesives
manage company transport strategy
basic chemicals
negotiate supplier arrangements
ensure equipment maintenance
analyse production processes for improvement
chemical processes
synthetic materials
procure mechanical machinery
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
manage distribution channels
Other matches: chemical processing plant controller · chemical mixer · chemical processing supervisor · flowers and plants distribution manager · water treatment plant manager
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.