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
chemical plant manager
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
provide cost benefit analysis reports
create manufacturing guidelines
oversee production requirements
follow company standards
plan health and safety procedures
manage budgets
liaise with managers
investment analysis
define manufacturing quality criteria
meet deadlines
develop manufacturing policies
oversee quality control
improve business processes
forecast organisational risks
control production
communicate production plan
manage supplies
adhere to organisational guidelines
perform data analysis
manage health and safety standards
manage staff
schedule production
manufacturing processes
assess environmental impact
risk management
optimise financial performance
disaggregate the production plan
strive for company growth
analyse goal progress
cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure
Optional & specialised skills
adhesives
supply chain management
recruit employees
manage emergency procedures
provide training
analyse production processes for improvement
basic chemicals
agricultural chemicals
synthetic materials
negotiate supplier arrangements
plan shifts of employees
manage distribution channels
maintain relationship with customers
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
perform market research
liaise with quality assurance
ensure equipment maintenance
negotiate with stakeholders
identify energy needs
chemical processes
procure mechanical machinery
manage company transport strategy
manage chemical processes inspection
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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.