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
industrial maintenance supervisor
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create solutions to problems
perform data analysis
delegate activities
check for damaged items
schedule regular machine maintenance
read standard blueprints
schedule shifts
wear appropriate protective gear
ensure compliance with maintenance legislation
liaise with managers
manage maintenance operations
inspect data
communicate problems to senior colleagues
coordinate communication within a team
oversee production requirements
Optional & specialised skills
evaluate employees work
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
use computerised maintenance management systems
power plant instrumentation
liaise with quality assurance
undertake inspections
identify hazards in the workplace
integrate new products in manufacturing
write records for repairs
manage budgets
maintain machinery
advise on machine maintenance
prepare compliance documents
radiation protection
analyse production processes for improvement
oversee quality control
quality standards
write inspection reports
recruit personnel
project commissioning
provide advice to technicians
monitor manufacturing quality standards
train employees
check material rescources
functionalities of machinery
Other matches: rail construction supervisor · vehicle maintenance supervisor · electrical supervisor · industrial quality manager · precision mechanics supervisor
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.