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
steam plant operator
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor utility equipment
monitor automated machines
thermodynamics
perform maintenance on installed equipment
mechanics
adjust cylinder valves
conduct routine machinery checks
monitor valves
types of steam engines
resolve equipment malfunctions
use testing equipment
hydraulics
Optional & specialised skills
operate hydraulic machinery controls
arrange equipment repairs
use personal protection equipment
repair heating equipment
perform minor repairs to equipment
operate automated process control
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
operate stationary steam engine
collaborate with engineers
monitor water quality
maintain records of maintenance interventions
automation technology
manufacturing of steam generators
operate steam turbine
operate boiler
electricity
Other matches: boiler operator · fossil-fuel power plant operator · geothermal power plant operator · steam turbine operator · soap tower 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.