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
roustabout
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 1 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adjust tightness of engine parts
transport pipes
clear drill sites
maintain pipe deck
guide cranes
connect oil well heads
bolt engine parts
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
inspect pipelines
supply rigging equipment
maintain oil field machinery
make foundations for derricks
mechanics
perform drainage work
clean up spilled oil
work in drilling teams
Optional & specialised skills
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.