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
fluid power technician
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate welding equipment
perform test run
hydraulic fluid
install hydraulic systems
record test data
read standard blueprints
fluid mechanics
consult technical resources
mechanics
operate soldering equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
use testing equipment
hydraulics
secure working area
Optional & specialised skills
issue sales invoices
install electrical and electronic equipment
prepare compliance documents
order supplies
troubleshoot
operate industrial equipment
replace defect components
apply technical communication skills
liaise with engineers
write records for repairs
perform maintenance on installed equipment
operate precision measuring equipment
dispose of hazardous waste
conduct routine machinery checks
provide technical documentation
provide customer information related to repairs
estimate restoration costs
Other matches: fluid power engineer · hydropower technician · power tool repair technician · biology technician · nuclear 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.