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
marine mechanic
ESCO occupation · 37 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
distinguish various types of ships
mechanics
evaluate engine performance
maintain records of maintenance interventions
mechanics of vessels
read standard blueprints
international waterways
prepare main engines for navigation operations
use technical documentation
unmoor vessels
inland waterway ship building
vessel fuels
execute safety assurance exercises
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
prepare equipment for navigation operations
operate vessel engine room
electrical systems used in transportation
maintain vessel engine room
apply vessel engine regulations
wear appropriate protective gear
communicate reports provided by passengers
european classification of inland waterways
clean parts of vessels
distinguish ship construction methods
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
repair engines
national waterways
repair vessel mechanical systems
prevent damage to electrical devices on board
functions of vessel deck equipment
engine components
manage vessel control systems
disassemble engines
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
moor vessels
detect malfunctions in engines
ensure integrity of hull
Optional & specialised skills
provide feedback on job performance
work in a rail transport team
principles of cargo stowage
use different communication channels
comply with checklists
install electrical and electronic equipment
maintain hydraulic systems
encourage teambuilding
electronics
implement workplace drug policies
monitor pumping system operations
have computer literacy
swim
maintain vessel steering mechanisms
multimodal transport logistics
repair maritime communication equipment
inspect engine rooms
electric generators
perform services in a flexible manner
work ergonomically
repair heating equipment
electrical machines
show confidence
repair vessel electrical systems
purchase supplies
dispose of hazardous waste
use riverspeak to communicate
act reliably
Other matches: marine electronics technician · marine engineer · hydropower technician · marine chief engineer · fisheries assistant 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.