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
fossil-fuel power plant operator
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate boiler
fossil-fuel power plant operations
mechanics
electric generators
maintain electrical equipment
electrical power safety regulations
control steam flows
monitor gauge
electricity
monitor utility equipment
electric current
wear appropriate protective gear
operate steam turbine
troubleshoot
apply health and safety standards
monitor electric generators
regulate steam pressure
Optional & specialised skills
maintain records of maintenance interventions
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
respond to electrical power contingencies
train employees
advise on equipment maintenance
replace large components
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
liaise with engineers
maintain system logs
close circuit breaker
operate gas turbines
electricity consumption
ensure safety in electrical power operations
coordinate electricity generation
fossil fuels
perform minor repairs to equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
read engineering drawings
tend compressor engine
respond to emergency calls for repairs
natural gas
arrange equipment repairs
operate ash handling equipment
report on production results
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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.