14. What are the leadership responsibilities of an engineer?

Question 1

Leadership Responsibilities of an Engineer (main outline)

Answer 1

I.	Introduction
II.	Military Example
III.	Crew responsibilities
IV.	Engineer responsibilities
V.	Leadership qualities
VI.	My personal leadership qualities

Question 2

I. Introduction

Answer 2

1. Technically speaking, engineers are an Informal second in command of the crew
2. But we know that the position doesn’t make a person a leader
3. We have great leaders at all levels of this organization whether in a recognized leadership position or not
4. Having said that, I do believe engineers are the backbone of the department
5. they play a very important role in the function of our crews

Question 3

II. Military Example

Answer 3

1. In the Rangers each platoon was led by a Platoon leader and a platoon sergeant.
2. The platoon leader was an officer and had overall command.
3. The platoon sergeant was an enlisted non-commissioned officer and was second in command.
4. The platoon leader led more from the front while the platoon sergeant led more from behind and made sure the platoon had all the support for success.
5. I view captains as equivalent to the platoon leader and engineers to platoon sergeant.

Question 4

III. Crew responsibilities

Answer 4

1. The captain is definitely in charge, but I feel the engineer can play an essential supportive role
2. Engineers can take some of the leadership tasks off the captains’ shoulders
3. Because there is less of a separation, Engineers can be more connected to the crew than captains
4. Can see patterns and concerning trends and intervene

Question 5

IV. Engineer responsibilities

Answer 5

1. Engineers also play an essential role in supporting the crew and making sure they are ready to respond to emergencies
2. They have important leadership roles relating to the Apparatus and its equipment
3. Emergency scenes
4. Acct / Safety
5. Train crew on how to operate apparatus and all equipment on apparatus

Question 6

V. Leadership qualities

Answer 6

1. For engineers, or anyone for that matter, to truly be leaders they need to possess certain qualities
2. One of the most defining characteristics in a leader is someone who takes initiative; active not passive
3. He takes the lead when there is a need to do so
4. I also believe that for someone to be viewed as a good leader they need to have a concern for their guys and lead by example
5. Other essential characteristics:

Question 7

V. Leadership qualities

3. Other essential characteristics:

Answer 7

i. communication
ii. confidence
iii. discipline
iv. humility
v. integrity
vi. motivation

Question 8

VI. My personal leadership qualities

Answer 8

1. I am admittedly not the most charismatic of people
2. But I do demonstrate a lot of these qualities
3. such as ….
4. Additionally, I strive to lead by example and demonstrate servant leadership [explain]