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
utilities inspector
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
write inspection reports
surveying
quality assurance procedures
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
use technical documentation
manage health and safety standards
monitor utility equipment
notify supervisor
identify faults in utility meters
conduct performance tests
electrical power safety regulations
make recommendations for repairs
perform inspection analysis
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
assess construction compliance
report utility meter readings
construction product regulation
engineering principles
comply with legal regulations
oversee record management
lead inspections
undertake inspections
Optional & specialised skills
inspect facility sites
collect samples for analysis
write records for repairs
advise on utility consumption
wear appropriate protective gear
install utility equipment
engineering processes
liaise with engineers
use non-destructive testing equipment
inspect sewers
prepare audit activities
create solutions to problems
respond to enquiries
investigate pollution
anticipate installation maintenance
act as contact person during equipment incident
inspect industrial equipment
building codes
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
record test data
review construction projects
monitor work site
Other matches: healthcare inspector · avionics inspector · textile quality inspector · rolling stock engine inspector · forge equipment technician
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.