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 production plant operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
wear appropriate protective gear
maintain power plant machinery
automation technology
conduct routine machinery checks
monitor automated machines
electric current
electrical power safety regulations
maintain electrical equipment
monitor electric generators
resolve equipment malfunctions
ensure equipment maintenance
electricity
electric generators
mechanics
respond to electrical power contingencies
use remote control equipment
Optional & specialised skills
control temperature
operate steam turbine
perform minor repairs to equipment
hydroelectricity
operate automated process control
electricity consumption
ensure safety in electrical power operations
operate boiler
operate hydraulic machinery controls
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
maintain records of maintenance interventions
biomass conversion
liaise with engineers
inspect wind turbines
arrange equipment repairs
types of wind turbines
nuclear energy
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
fossil fuels
renewable energy technologies
Other matches: fossil-fuel power plant operator · hydroelectric plant operator · geothermal power plant operator · solar power plant operator · power plant manager
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.