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 technician
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
fire prevention procedures
ensure equipment cooling
radiation protection
nuclear energy
monitor nuclear power plant systems
respond to nuclear emergencies
maintain records of maintenance interventions
avoid contamination
resolve equipment malfunctions
metrology
use measurement instruments
operate machine tools
use hand tools
contamination exposure regulations
maintain hydraulic systems
use personal protection equipment
pneumatics
radioactive contamination
calculate exposure to radiation
use testing equipment
liaise with engineers
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
calibrate precision instrument
investigate contamination
maintain electromechanical equipment
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
monitor radiation levels
maintain nuclear reactors
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
technical drawings
Optional & specialised skills
electric generators
arrange equipment repairs
ensure equipment maintenance
maintain test equipment
electrical power safety regulations
monitor automated machines
monitor electric generators
manage emergency evacuation plans
nuclear reprocessing
respond to electrical power contingencies
perform minor repairs to equipment
troubleshoot
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
Other matches: nuclear reactor operator · radiation protection technician · chemistry technician · radiographer · physics technician
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.