[QUOTE=txwooley;150558]I think the C/E was testing you. He knew that puddle was there but wanted to see if you did. I’ve worked for Chiefs that do the same thing (minus the reprimand but always with a good butt chewing if you fail). He is always looking for leaks. The A/E is always looking for leaks. The QMED should also always be looking for leaks.
Just because a piece of equipment is shut down does not mean it can’t/won’t cause a problem. I came on watch one day and noticed a very strong odor of diesel in the E/R. I did a walk through and asked the A/E about it. He said he hadn’t noticed. After a more thorough walk through I found the fuel return line to a generator that was off-line had a pin hole in it below the deckplates where it couldn’t be seen and was pissing fuel into the bilge.
Your job is to be vigilante in every way. Look for anything out of the ordinary and correct it if you can. Report to the Engineer on watch and let him/her know whether you corrected it or not and how or why not.[/QUOTE]
I agree with what you said. The ship has been inport since August and only one Gen was running alternately which I checked every hour. He told to me to walk around and clean if I see something, like leaks which I normally do. There was a stain caused by hydraulic leaks from a crane hpu that I missed to clean. He knew about it but he didn’t tell me. Yes he tested me. But my point is, he should give me a verbal warning first and counsel me about it. But instead wrote me up. He submitted it to the company. And now I was told that I won’t go back to the boat. I knew from the beginning he didn’t like me. But it’s ok, I’m glad I don’t have to deal with him anymore.
The first chief I had to deal with had a swastika tattooed on his forehead and one painted on each main engine.
He said his wife was a good wife and insisted I agree. Or else. “She fucked him and she fucked the neighbors and brought him the money…”
After a month of that BS and busy work, I just walked off the when we rafted up, told the company the guy was a moron and moved to the next boat. I suppose times was different then … because there was no retaliation and nothing was said to me ever again about it…
Yankee traitor has it about right. We can’t judge you from here but there are also plenty of places in this industry for some real nut jobs to hang out. Most of these folks probably have a clue they are out of the main stream and will back down the minit you nail them. I would not get wrapped around the axle documenting stuff for potential justification of your actions and all this micro BS. I’d confront the man alone one on one and ask him which of you have the problem… you may be able to settle it on the spot in a couple minits and you’ll both be ok by breakfast!
[QUOTE=Traitor Yankee;149329]It’s probably less of a race issue and more of a “Show the new guy how big my dick is” issue. Some people in this industry are miserable pricks. Often they are in this line of work because it’s one of the few you can still get away with being a complete pyscho.
Luck of the draw sometimes…just keep doing your job. Get task details written down in JSA’s if you want a little more documentation to cover your ass.[/QUOTE]
I would add that you should be studying for your next upgrade… I used all the bullshit from my days on deck as motivation. It only takes a couple bi-polar assholes to keep you focused on the prize. Submitted my application with 2 extra days of seatime over what was required, finished studying on my hitch while my application was being approved, walked off the boat and tested… Not everything will ever be perfect in life, it will be what you make it! No matter what happens it’s your choice for how you react. You can call the prick and thank him when you pass the test. How much more seatime do you need to upgrade?
And don’t forget where you came from when it’s your turn to mentor someone.
[QUOTE=txwooley;150558]I think the C/E was testing you. He knew that puddle was there but wanted to see if you did. I’ve worked for Chiefs that do the same thing (minus the reprimand but always with a good butt chewing if you fail). He is always looking for leaks. The A/E is always looking for leaks. The QMED should also always be looking for leaks.
Just because a piece of equipment is shut down does not mean it can’t/won’t cause a problem. I came on watch one day and noticed a very strong odor of diesel in the E/R. I did a walk through and asked the A/E about it. He said he hadn’t noticed. After a more thorough walk through I found the fuel return line to a generator that was off-line had a pin hole in it below the deckplates where it couldn’t be seen and was pissing fuel into the bilge.
Your job is to be vigilante in every way. Look for anything out of the ordinary and correct it if you can. Report to the Engineer on watch and let him/her know whether you corrected it or not and how or why not.[/QUOTE]
It’s hard to say, but it’s very possible that it’s a combo of being “tested”, missing the “other guy” and the “race card”. Who knows?
For me, when I am new on ANY ship, I don’t say JACK for my first hitch. (Avoid ANY and ALL conversations about politics, religion or just about any other BS) Just work, ask some questions about work and then work some more. If the C/E or the First asks me to do something, I do it, not later, but ASAP. I also make it a point to check every space, nook and cranny on my rounds, both becuase of being “tested” and because that’s where something that goes wrong won’t be seen by anybody except for the guy who’s really doing his job well.
But some people ARE crazy (wow, who would’ve thought that, crazy AND being on a ship go together?) and others won’t like you at first sight… Just keep working, cleaning and keep your head down…
Most write ups have an area, where you can write down your comments and give your side of the story.
As far as the Master siding with the Chief, that is to be expected. I have known my chief for several years now. If he comes to the bridge and tells me, I dont think that sailor…xyz is cutting it, and I dont want him in my engine room, then I will support my Chief. Unless the Master and Chief are at odds, one will always support the other.
My best advice is that when your CE tells you to go and do something, ask him, if there is any particular thing he wants done first or done a certain way. This will help you in two ways…1- it should limit any possible miss communication. 2- if you specifically ask, then that shows him, that you are willing to do it his way, which is the way he wants it done anyway. 3. if he is a prick who wants to feel like he is in charge, then this simple asking him how or what, will give him that feeling, That may be all it takes to win him over.