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
marine mechanic
ESCO occupation · 37 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
unmoor vessels
inland waterway ship building
moor vessels
manage vessel control systems
vessel fuels
execute safety assurance exercises
functions of vessel deck equipment
electrical systems used in transportation
apply vessel engine regulations
read standard blueprints
distinguish ship construction methods
ensure integrity of hull
disassemble engines
evaluate engine performance
wear appropriate protective gear
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
repair vessel mechanical systems
clean parts of vessels
maintain records of maintenance interventions
communicate reports provided by passengers
distinguish various types of ships
detect malfunctions in engines
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
prevent damage to electrical devices on board
international waterways
maintain vessel engine room
mechanics of vessels
repair engines
prepare equipment for navigation operations
use technical documentation
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
mechanics
engine components
operate vessel engine room
prepare main engines for navigation operations
national waterways
european classification of inland waterways
Optional & specialised skills
comply with checklists
have computer literacy
repair heating equipment
maintain vessel steering mechanisms
principles of cargo stowage
install electrical and electronic equipment
maintain hydraulic systems
show confidence
dispose of hazardous waste
perform services in a flexible manner
repair maritime communication equipment
work ergonomically
swim
work in a rail transport team
electric generators
use different communication channels
use riverspeak to communicate
repair vessel electrical systems
purchase supplies
electronics
multimodal transport logistics
provide feedback on job performance
monitor pumping system operations
electrical machines
implement workplace drug policies
inspect engine rooms
encourage teambuilding
act reliably
Other matches: marine electronics technician · marine engineer · hydropower technician · marine chief engineer · fisheries assistant engineer
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.