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 technician
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain hydraulic systems
operate machine tools
use measurement instruments
contamination exposure regulations
ensure equipment cooling
resolve equipment malfunctions
metrology
radioactive contamination
maintain records of maintenance interventions
pneumatics
use personal protection equipment
use testing equipment
radiation protection
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
maintain electromechanical equipment
investigate contamination
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
monitor radiation levels
liaise with engineers
monitor nuclear power plant systems
maintain nuclear reactors
respond to nuclear emergencies
technical drawings
fire prevention procedures
avoid contamination
use hand tools
calculate exposure to radiation
calibrate precision instrument
nuclear energy
Optional & specialised skills
arrange equipment repairs
troubleshoot
electrical power safety regulations
perform minor repairs to equipment
ensure equipment maintenance
nuclear reprocessing
manage emergency evacuation plans
maintain test equipment
monitor electric generators
electric generators
respond to electrical power contingencies
monitor automated machines
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
Other matches: nuclear reactor operator · radiation protection technician · chemistry technician · radiographer · physics 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.