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
steam turbine operator
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use testing equipment
monitor valves
mechanics
operate steam turbine
thermodynamics
types of steam engines
use personal protection equipment
conduct routine machinery checks
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
identify hazards in the workplace
adjust cylinder valves
Optional & specialised skills
ensure equipment cooling
arrange equipment repairs
manage fuel inventory
monitor automated machines
create incident reports
operate stationary steam engine
electricity
manufacturing of steam generators
perform minor repairs to equipment
enforce fuel storage regulations
perform maintenance on installed equipment
operate automated process control
react to mining emergencies
manage emergency procedures
collaborate with engineers
operate boiler
maintain records of maintenance interventions
automation technology
resolve equipment malfunctions
Other matches: fossil-fuel power plant operator · steam plant operator · geothermal power plant operator · steam engineer · vessel engine assembler
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.