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
nuclear reactor operator
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
avoid contamination
monitor nuclear power plant systems
operate computerised control systems
hydraulics
nuclear energy
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
metrology
ensure equipment cooling
monitor radiation levels
respond to nuclear emergencies
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
thermodynamics
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
radiation protection
electricity
automation technology
use remote control equipment
pneumatics
mechanical engineering
radioactive contamination
monitor automated machines
technical drawings
resolve equipment malfunctions
contamination exposure regulations
Optional & specialised skills
respond to electrical power contingencies
instruct employees on radiation protection
design strategies for nuclear emergencies
test safety strategies
electrical power safety regulations
wear appropriate protective gear
perform risk analysis
calculate exposure to radiation
liaise with engineers
nuclear reprocessing
electric generators
coordinate electricity generation
adapt energy distribution schedules
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
monitor electric generators
manage emergency evacuation plans
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
Other matches: vessel engine assembler · vessel engine inspector · vessel engine tester · nuclear technician · nuclear 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.