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 turbine operator
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
thermodynamics
adjust cylinder valves
identify hazards in the workplace
operate steam turbine
conduct routine machinery checks
monitor valves
mechanics
use testing equipment
types of steam engines
use personal protection equipment
Optional & specialised skills
operate boiler
monitor automated machines
ensure equipment cooling
maintain records of maintenance interventions
automation technology
manufacturing of steam generators
enforce fuel storage regulations
operate automated process control
arrange equipment repairs
collaborate with engineers
manage emergency procedures
manage fuel inventory
perform minor repairs to equipment
resolve equipment malfunctions
electricity
operate stationary steam engine
create incident reports
perform maintenance on installed equipment
react to mining emergencies
Other matches: fossil-fuel power plant operator · steam plant operator · geothermal power plant operator · steam engineer · vessel engine assembler
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.