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
fluid power technician
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use testing equipment
consult technical resources
hydraulic fluid
mechanics
hydraulics
install hydraulic systems
perform test run
operate welding equipment
record test data
secure working area
resolve equipment malfunctions
read standard blueprints
operate soldering equipment
fluid mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
dispose of hazardous waste
replace defect components
order supplies
provide technical documentation
operate precision measuring equipment
operate industrial equipment
perform maintenance on installed equipment
estimate restoration costs
liaise with engineers
troubleshoot
write records for repairs
provide customer information related to repairs
install electrical and electronic equipment
prepare compliance documents
issue sales invoices
conduct routine machinery checks
apply technical communication skills
Other matches: fluid power engineer · hydropower technician · power tool repair technician · biology technician · nuclear technician
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.