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
refinery shift manager
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 7 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage emergency procedures
use a computer
present reports
supervise staff
troubleshoot
set equipment controls
manage staff
ensure compliance with safety legislation
chemistry
electricity
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
verify distillation safety
keep task records
monitor distillation processes
verify oil circulation
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: mine shift manager · quick service restaurant team leader · starch extraction operator · distillation operator · sugar refinery operator
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.