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
power plant manager
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create manufacturing guidelines
forecast energy prices
electrical power safety regulations
develop manufacturing policies
adapt energy distribution schedules
ensure equipment maintenance
energy market
define manufacturing quality criteria
liaise with managers
manage supplies
meet deadlines
strive for company growth
coordinate electricity generation
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
adhere to organisational guidelines
nuclear energy
analyse energy market trends
manage staff
manage budgets
business management principles
manufacturing processes
plan health and safety procedures
manage emergency evacuation plans
ensure equipment availability
follow company standards
Optional & specialised skills
schedule shifts
train employees
monitor automated machines
radiation protection
hire new personnel
electricity market
develop electricity distribution schedule
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
recruit personnel
arrange equipment repairs
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
ensure safety in electrical power operations
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
electricity
electric generators
respond to nuclear emergencies
supervise electricity distribution operations
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
manage electricity transmission system
Other matches: hydroelectric plant operator · fossil-fuel power plant operator · geothermal power plant operator · power production plant operator · solar power plant operator
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.