Chief Engineer
Ministry: Science & Technology · Emergency Function: Engineering & Infrastructure
Role Purpose
Leads the Ministry's engineering and technical operations during disasters, assessing infrastructure and coordinating technical support across all ministries.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop infrastructure assessment and support plans.
- Coordinate technical volunteer recruitment and training.
- Build relationships with utility and engineering partners.
- Participate in preparedness exercises.
During an Emergency
- Lead engineering and technical support operations.
- Assess infrastructure damage and safety.
- Coordinate technical support across ministries.
- Liaise with utility and external engineering partners.
After an Emergency
- Support infrastructure recovery and restoration.
- Document engineering lessons and infrastructure impacts.
- Update technical support plans.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
- Engineering or technical professional background required for this leadership role.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in engineering, construction, or infrastructure
- Technical assessment and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and coordination ability
- Experience with utility or public works systems
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.