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
drain technician
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
lay pipe installation
liaise with engineers
apply health and safety standards
ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures
install drainage well systems
detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
types of pipelines
assemble manufactured pipeline parts
install plumbing systems
adjust cylinder valves
test pipeline infrastructure operations
read standard blueprints
Optional & specialised skills
engineering principles
supervise sewerage systems construction
operate welding equipment
advise on equipment maintenance
regulate the flow of substances in pipelines
mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects
carry out cleaning of road drains
maintain industrial equipment
use personal protection equipment
maintain water treatment equipment
perform follow-up on pipeline route services
maintain records of maintenance interventions
inspect pipelines
maintain water storage equipment
operate soldering equipment
maintain water distribution equipment
repair pipelines
examine engineering principles
Other matches: paper machine operator · water network operative · airport maintenance technician · aviation ground systems engineer · drainage engineer
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.