Business Acumen
Responsible for meeting or exceeding all KPIs that are directly influenced by this role
Ensures service standards, Safety, Environmental and other company policies and standards are consistently maintained
Serves as the onboard expert with regards to the functionality of environmentally-related equipment and systems for meeting compliance with worldwide environmental ship operations
Partners with relevant shipboard officers to verify the functionality of environmental equipment/systems (e.g. Oily Water Separator and Whitebox, AWP/AEP effluent sampling, potable water sampling, Recreational Water Systems)
Supports shipboard team’s Public Health needs by assisting with the implementation of plans and programs (e.g. OPRP; IPM; Water Safety Plan, including potable and recreational waters; Vessel Sanitation Program; ANVISA and ShipSan)
Supports shipboard safety through various activities such as participation in Drills and emergencies; this includes competency in the following activities:
Relevant aspects of Respiratory Protection
Gas monitoring equipment calibration
Command and Control activities (e.g. during fires, oil/chemical spills, security events, ship evacuation, etc.)
Ability to resolve issues and find solutions when environmental quality standards are not met
- Job ID: 18723
- Rank: Environmental Officer
- Employment Type: Contract
- Joining Date: Dec 15, 2024
- Type of Vessel: Passenger Ship
- Engine Details: Wartsila 12V32
- DWT / GRT: 3010
Position Description:
Why join Azamara?
Our global guests come to us for the destinations we visit and the cultural connections we make, but they return to Azamara for the unforgettable hospitality that our crew provides. Our staff-to-guest ratio is 1.7 staff to 2 guests, and this allows us to offer personal, hands-on and friendly service from the first point of contact to the end of the voyage. Our crew comes from every corner of the world, and are the men and women at the heart and soul of our brand.
We are looking for ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER for cruise vessel AZAMARA ONWARD
Embarkation in December 2024
Contract 14 weeks on/off
Salary in USD/per month worked on board
Position Summary:
The Environmental Officer is responsible for overseeing the company’s environmental policies, procedures and systems. This individual also provides shipboard expertise to Shoreside Marine Operations and assist in the development of these policies and procedures. Also serves as the shipboard subject matter expert on environmental regulations.
The Environmental Officer’s primary duty is to ensure that the ship is in compliance with applicable local, state, regional, federal, port state, flag state and international environmental laws and regulations, as well as, applicable Company policies.
The Environmental Officer also provides direct environmental compliance assistance and advice to the Chief Engineer. For other matters such as safety and public health, sanitation & infection control, the Environmental Officer supports the Staff Captain. Due to the nature of the role, the Environmental Officer interfaces with all departments, employees and all areas of the ship. Given the scope of this role, the Environmental Officer has a unique responsibility for reporting any concerns or regulatory/LVMS violations to the HSSEQ Manager, Head of Marine Operations; if/when these are not properly addressed by the ship’s management or as directed by Company policy.
The Environmental Officer position is supported by Marine Operations. The DPA provides technical support and oversight, as needed, on environmental compliance matters.
The Environmental Officer together with the support of the Staff Captain, Hotel Director & the Food and Beverage Manager keep the vessel in compliance in terms of Public Health (PH); oversees the implementation of shipboard PH procedures of each region and/or to comply local requirements, the facilities and equipment’s hygiene, sanitation & maintenance issues to ensure fulfillment with applicable PH standards. Reviews chemical and microbiological parameters within on board marine sanitation device, potable water (PW) along with the recreational water facilities (RWFs) to ensure obey with applicable public health standards, working with both the Hotel and Technical Departments onboard to implement corrective actions and/or close the facilities when values are out of range. Escort & assist PH internal and external inspectors during inspections. Reviews all internal and external inspection reports to identify trends and avoid repeat deficiencies.
Support the Staff Captain and the Medical department during an outbreak response (OPRP) ensuring to follow all protocols and guidance dictated on the companies SMS.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
