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
nuclear reactor operator
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
technical drawings
radiation protection
avoid contamination
use remote control equipment
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
monitor radiation levels
monitor nuclear power plant systems
monitor automated machines
resolve equipment malfunctions
hydraulics
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
pneumatics
nuclear energy
radioactive contamination
automation technology
mechanical engineering
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
metrology
thermodynamics
contamination exposure regulations
ensure equipment cooling
electricity
respond to nuclear emergencies
operate computerised control systems
Optional & specialised skills
electric generators
respond to electrical power contingencies
perform risk analysis
manage emergency evacuation plans
coordinate electricity generation
nuclear reprocessing
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
instruct employees on radiation protection
adapt energy distribution schedules
monitor electric generators
calculate exposure to radiation
wear appropriate protective gear
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
liaise with engineers
electrical power safety regulations
test safety strategies
Other matches: vessel engine assembler · vessel engine inspector · vessel engine tester · nuclear technician · nuclear 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.