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
explosives engineer
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 6 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use a computer
impact of geological factors on mining operations
issue drilling instructions
report misfires
address problems critically
explosives
examine prospective blast area
manage explosives in accordance with legislation
report outcome of blast
troubleshoot
chemistry
decide quantity of explosives required
electricity
ensure compliance with safety legislation
geology
sequence explosions
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: quarry engineer · nitrator operator · shotfirer · instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer
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.