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
wastewater treatment operator
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
document analysis results
carry out waste water treatment
monitor water quality
perform water treatments
dispose of sewage sludge
operate water purifying equipment
maintain water treatment equipment
water chemistry analysis
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
perform water chemistry analysis
use water disinfection equipment
perform water treatment procedures
measure water quality parameters
Optional & specialised skills
apply health and safety standards
perform sample testing
operate pumping equipment
maintain specified water characteristics
ensure equipment maintenance
prepare samples for testing
use personal protection equipment
test samples for pollutants
laboratory techniques
water reuse
manage desalination control system
maintain desalination control system
water policies
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
maintain water distribution equipment
operate sewage treatment plants on ships
ensure proper water storage
operate hydraulic machinery controls
Other matches: wastewater treatment technician · sewerage network operative · sewerage systems manager · wastewater engineer · surface treatment 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.