Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
wind turbine technician
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
types of wind turbines
maintain electrical equipment
inspect wind turbines
maintain electronic equipment
wear appropriate protective gear
install electrical and electronic equipment
electronics
follow safety procedures when working at heights
maintain records of maintenance interventions
mechanics
ensure equipment maintenance
maintain hydraulic systems
electricity
electrical power safety regulations
arrange equipment repairs
Optional & specialised skills
repair underground power cables
install hydraulic systems
aerodynamics
report test findings
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
provide information on wind turbines
oversee pre-assembly operations
read engineering drawings
hydraulics
inspect underground power cables
provide advice to technicians
replace large components
hardware components
liaise with engineers
execute software tests
hardware testing methods
write inspection reports
technical drawings
renewable energy technologies
assemble electrical components
resolve equipment malfunctions
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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.