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
fossil-fuel power plant operator
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
electric current
electrical power safety regulations
wear appropriate protective gear
monitor electric generators
apply health and safety standards
control steam flows
monitor utility equipment
mechanics
troubleshoot
fossil-fuel power plant operations
monitor gauge
electricity
regulate steam pressure
operate steam turbine
operate boiler
electric generators
maintain electrical equipment
Optional & specialised skills
read engineering drawings
arrange equipment repairs
resolve equipment malfunctions
respond to emergency calls for repairs
operate ash handling equipment
fossil fuels
perform minor repairs to equipment
replace large components
operate gas turbines
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
maintain records of maintenance interventions
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
coordinate electricity generation
maintain system logs
liaise with engineers
train employees
report on production results
advise on equipment maintenance
ensure safety in electrical power operations
respond to electrical power contingencies
tend compressor engine
close circuit breaker
electricity consumption
natural gas
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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.