Definition of chief engineer in English English dictionary
a person at a broadcasting station who is in charge of the technical maintenance and development of the station; usually the best person for DXers to address their reception reports to
The senior engineer officer responsible for the satisfactory working and upkeep of the main and auxiliary machinery and boiler plant on board ship
{i} senior engineering officer on a vessel in charge of supervising the satisfactory function and maintenance of the main and additional machinery on board ship
Head of engineer department Keeps records of all engine parts and repairs Generally tends to the functioning of all mechanical equipment on ship Calculates fuel and water consumption and requirements Coordinates operations with shoreside port engineer