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
wind turbine technician
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
wear appropriate protective gear
maintain records of maintenance interventions
maintain electronic equipment
maintain hydraulic systems
electronics
ensure equipment maintenance
follow safety procedures when working at heights
mechanics
maintain electrical equipment
types of wind turbines
inspect wind turbines
arrange equipment repairs
electricity
install electrical and electronic equipment
electrical power safety regulations
Optional & specialised skills
replace large components
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
aerodynamics
hardware testing methods
inspect underground power cables
liaise with engineers
repair underground power cables
hardware components
report test findings
read engineering drawings
oversee pre-assembly operations
provide advice to technicians
technical drawings
renewable energy technologies
hydraulics
assemble electrical components
provide information on wind turbines
execute software tests
write inspection reports
install hydraulic systems
resolve equipment malfunctions
Other matches: aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician · wind energy engineer · insulating tube winder · hydropower technician · spinning textile 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.