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
power production plant operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
wear appropriate protective gear
maintain electrical equipment
maintain power plant machinery
electric current
electricity
resolve equipment malfunctions
electrical power safety regulations
ensure equipment maintenance
mechanics
monitor electric generators
conduct routine machinery checks
use remote control equipment
respond to electrical power contingencies
monitor automated machines
automation technology
electric generators
Optional & specialised skills
control temperature
operate steam turbine
operate automated process control
ensure safety in electrical power operations
renewable energy technologies
perform minor repairs to equipment
liaise with engineers
develop strategies for electricity contingencies
inspect wind turbines
maintain records of maintenance interventions
hydroelectricity
fossil fuels
types of wind turbines
operate hydraulic machinery controls
biomass conversion
electricity consumption
operate boiler
arrange equipment repairs
nuclear energy
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
Other matches: fossil-fuel power plant operator · hydroelectric plant operator · geothermal power plant operator · solar power plant operator · power plant manager
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.