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
wastewater treatment operator
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
measure water quality parameters
perform water treatment procedures
operate water purifying equipment
perform water chemistry analysis
water chemistry analysis
document analysis results
dispose of sewage sludge
monitor water quality
carry out waste water treatment
maintain water treatment equipment
perform water treatments
use water disinfection equipment
Optional & specialised skills
ensure equipment maintenance
laboratory techniques
manage desalination control system
test samples for pollutants
water reuse
maintain water distribution equipment
maintain specified water characteristics
prepare samples for testing
apply health and safety standards
perform sample testing
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
operate pumping equipment
ensure proper water storage
use personal protection equipment
maintain desalination control system
water policies
operate hydraulic machinery controls
operate sewage treatment plants on ships
Other matches: wastewater treatment technician · sewerage network operative · sewerage systems manager · wastewater engineer · surface treatment 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.