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
nuclear reactor operator
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
mechanical engineering
thermodynamics
nuclear energy
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
electricity
automation technology
resolve equipment malfunctions
ensure equipment cooling
hydraulics
operate computerised control systems
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
monitor nuclear power plant systems
radiation protection
radioactive contamination
avoid contamination
contamination exposure regulations
metrology
use remote control equipment
technical drawings
pneumatics
monitor radiation levels
respond to nuclear emergencies
monitor automated machines
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
electric generators
nuclear reprocessing
wear appropriate protective gear
manage emergency evacuation plans
coordinate electricity generation
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
monitor electric generators
adapt energy distribution schedules
liaise with engineers
test safety strategies
respond to electrical power contingencies
electrical power safety regulations
perform risk analysis
calculate exposure to radiation
instruct employees on radiation protection
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
Other matches: vessel engine assembler · vessel engine inspector · vessel engine tester · nuclear technician · nuclear 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.