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
hydroelectric plant operator
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply health and safety standards
maintain hydraulic systems
hydraulics
monitor electric generators
electricity
operate hydraulic pumps
hydroelectricity
electric current
electric generators
wear appropriate protective gear
operate hydraulic machinery controls
maintain electrical equipment
electrical power safety regulations
Optional & specialised skills
respond to electrical power contingencies
ensure equipment maintenance
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
arrange equipment repairs
install hydraulic systems
replace large components
coordinate electricity generation
technical drawings
maintain records of maintenance interventions
electricity consumption
provide advice to technicians
ensure safety in electrical power operations
renewable energy technologies
liaise with engineers
read engineering drawings
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
resolve equipment malfunctions
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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.