Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
drilling engineer
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 1 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse drill engineering
prepare well data sheets
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
manage service contracts in the drilling industry
prepare technical reports
monitor well costs
use a computer
manage drilling team
design drill programmes
monitor well safety
geology
monitor well operations
address problems critically
restore natural environment after drilling proofs
design well-head equipment
manage drilling contracts
suggest well maintenance
plan oil wells
liaise with specialist contractors for well operations
design well paths
troubleshoot
supervise staff
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: quarry engineer · explosives engineer · precision mechanic · mine production manager · oil rig motorhand
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.