Chief Engineer

A chief engineer (commonly referred to as "The Chief" or just "Chief") is responsible for all operations and maintenance that has to do with any and all engineering equipment throughout the entire ship.

On Union Starships, Chief Engineer is normally third in command after the Captain and the XO. The Chief Engineer is responsible for engine room and maintenance.

The chief engineer also determines the fuel, lube oil, and other consumables required for a voyage. The chief engineer also compiles an inventory for spare parts, oversees fuel, lube, and slop oil transfers, all major maintenance, prepares the engine room for inspection by port authorities and is in charge of the engine room during emergency situations.

The responsibilty for damage control during combat also falls upon the chief engineer, although in practice it's normally delegated to one of his assistants.

The chief's primary assistant, the first assistant engineer/second engineer, supervises the daily operation of the engine room and engine department and reports directly to the chief.