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 technician
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
avoid contamination
monitor nuclear power plant systems
maintain nuclear reactors
maintain records of maintenance interventions
investigate contamination
use hand tools
contamination exposure regulations
radioactive contamination
ensure equipment cooling
technical drawings
metrology
maintain electromechanical equipment
use measurement instruments
monitor radiation levels
radiation protection
fire prevention procedures
resolve equipment malfunctions
calculate exposure to radiation
pneumatics
use personal protection equipment
liaise with engineers
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
nuclear energy
operate machine tools
maintain hydraulic systems
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
use testing equipment
calibrate precision instrument
respond to nuclear emergencies
Optional & specialised skills
nuclear reprocessing
maintain test equipment
manage emergency evacuation plans
monitor automated machines
troubleshoot
arrange equipment repairs
respond to electrical power contingencies
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
monitor electric generators
perform minor repairs to equipment
ensure equipment maintenance
electric generators
electrical power safety regulations
Other matches: nuclear reactor operator · radiation protection technician · chemistry technician · radiographer · physics technician
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.