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
industrial maintenance supervisor
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage maintenance operations
inspect data
check for damaged items
delegate activities
coordinate communication within a team
ensure compliance with maintenance legislation
oversee production requirements
read standard blueprints
schedule shifts
communicate problems to senior colleagues
wear appropriate protective gear
schedule regular machine maintenance
create solutions to problems
liaise with managers
perform data analysis
Optional & specialised skills
identify hazards in the workplace
project commissioning
functionalities of machinery
radiation protection
provide advice to technicians
liaise with quality assurance
quality standards
monitor manufacturing quality standards
oversee quality control
use computerised maintenance management systems
prepare compliance documents
train employees
check material rescources
evaluate employees work
integrate new products in manufacturing
write records for repairs
analyse production processes for improvement
write inspection reports
manage budgets
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
advise on machine maintenance
maintain machinery
recruit personnel
undertake inspections
power plant instrumentation
Other matches: rail construction supervisor · vehicle maintenance supervisor · electrical supervisor · industrial quality manager · precision mechanics supervisor
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.