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
manage emergency evacuation plans
follow company standards
adhere to organisational guidelines
manage budgets
create manufacturing guidelines
adapt energy distribution schedules
forecast energy prices
develop manufacturing policies
energy market
ensure equipment maintenance
ensure equipment availability
strive for company growth
manage staff
electrical power safety regulations
manufacturing processes
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
business management principles
liaise with managers
meet deadlines
define manufacturing quality criteria
plan health and safety procedures
manage supplies
analyse energy market trends
nuclear energy
coordinate electricity generation
Optional & specialised skills
radiation protection
electricity market
develop electricity distribution schedule
arrange equipment repairs
train employees
electric generators
ensure safety in electrical power operations
schedule shifts
recruit personnel
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
manage electricity transmission system
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
respond to nuclear emergencies
electricity
supervise electricity distribution operations
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
hire new personnel
monitor automated machines
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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.