MIDN 1/C Eric Wright
Job Title: Cadet 1st Assistant Engineer
Reports to: Chief Engineer, 1st A/E, Regimental Commander, Cadet Chief Engineer
General Summary: 3rd Ranking midshipman engineering officer aboard the training ship.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, 1st A/E and Cadet Chief shall be responsible for the proper operation of the ship’s machinery spaces and provide the necessary hotel services when personnel are living aboard and to assist as directed.
2. Shall be assigned to a company other than that of the Cadet Chief Engineer and Cadet
Assistant Chief Engineer.
3. Will perform the tasks of the Cadet Chief Engineer at times when the Cadet Chief or
Cadet Assistant Chief Engineer is not available.
4. Ensures that the Academy’s and the ship’s safety policies and procedures are\ understood and followed by all embarked midshipmen.
5. Supports the Regimental Commander by following and enforcing all regimental rules and regulations.
6. Assist and support the Cadet Chief Engineer in ensuring that the Engineering Rates understand and are following their duties as described in their respective job descriptions.
7. Will assist with regulatory inspections as needed, i.e. ABS, Coast Guard, etc…
8. Assist the Cadet Chief Engineer in developing, coordinating and implementing the following training programs;
1. 4/C Ship’s Familiarization (beginning of fall semester).
2. 3/C In-Port Castine Watch Standing (beginning of fall semester).
3. 2/C and 4/C Cruise Training, including Engine Room Watch standing and Operation (starting after Christmas break).
9. Shall be responsible for the following areas;
1. Maintain Engine Maintenance Machinery reports and logs.
2. Maintain Engine Room reports and logs.
3. Maintain SSDG’s and proper record keeping.
4. Maintain CAPAC system and proper record keeping.
5. Perform inspections throughout ship and maintain a worklist of items to be repaired.
10. Maintain the highest standard of personal appearance and ethical behavior.
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Required to participate in the next training cruise.
2. Required to complete rate training and attend the leadership conference.
3. Required to maintain the highest standard of personal appearance and ethical behavior.
4. Thorough knowledge of the various engineering systems aboard the training vessel.
5. Knowledge and practice of shipboard and regimental policies and procedures.
6. Ability to supervise subordinates, delegate tasks, monitor multiple projects and meet completion deadlines.
7. Ability to communicate well with the ship’s crew, the school’s faculty and administration and with members of the community.
8. Knowledge of ISM and ISO 9000.
9. Must be able to commit to adequate time to fully execute these duties for the complete term of this position (1 year).
10. Must be able to properly train and turn over this position to the next successor.
11. Recipient of this position shall receive two performance evaluations during the term of this position.
1. 90-Day performance review.
2. End of term final evaluation.
Copies of these evaluations will be placed in the recipient’s personal file.