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
liquid waste treatment plant operator
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform laboratory tests
chemical processes
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
perform water treatments
hazardous waste treatment
waste and scrap products
handle chemicals
handle waste
measure density of liquids
hazardous waste types
drain hazardous liquids
test chemical samples
analyse experimental laboratory data
document analysis results
Optional & specialised skills
assess waste type
educate on hazardous waste
supervise waste water treatments
test samples for pollutants
maintain water treatment equipment
advise on soil and water protection
test oil samples
hazardous waste storage
pollution prevention
communicate with waste collectors
pump products
dispose of hazardous waste
wear appropriate protective gear
advise on waste management procedures
supervise waste disposal
pollution legislation
Other matches: wastewater treatment technician · wastewater treatment operator · solid waste operator · water plant technician · desalination 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.