 Working hand-in-hand with the Chief Engineer. The first Assistant Engineer with military C-LIFT command is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and preservation of all engine department machinery and equipment and the day-to-day supervision of the engine department. A skill set that comes with years of engine room and specialized cargo equipment experience makes this role hard to fill from external resources. In this position, you are fiscally responsible for crew overtime and the use of consumable supplies, equipment and parts. The first Assistant Engineer manages the engine department personnel and is responsible for the cleanliness and proper condition of all spaces in the engine department.