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
derrickhand
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 5 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow safety procedures when working at heights
mechanics
mechanical tools
rigging terminology
control flow of oils
guide drill pipes
use rigging equipment
monitor drilling fluid
react to events in time-critical environments
work in drilling teams
maintain circulation system
maintain mechanical equipment
Optional & specialised skills
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.