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Costa Cruises

Environmental Officer

Safety & SecurityOnboard · WorldwideFixed-Term, Full-Time, Onboard – Average Duration 4-6 Monthsocean
Added 21 days ago

About the role

id="jd" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> What You Will Do Environmental Compliance & Monitoring • Monitor compliance with environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. • Conduct inspections across shipboard areas and verify proper waste management practices. • Review environmental records, sampling activities and operational documentation. Guidance, Training & Continuous Improvement • Provide guidance and training to onboard teams on environmental procedures and best practices. • Promote environmental awareness, sustainability initiatives and ISO 14001 standards. • Support audits, inspections and corrective action processes following environmental findings or incidents. Reporting & Support • Prepare environmental compliance reports and maintain accurate records. • Support environmental incident reporting and ship visits conducted by Fleet Environmental Officers. • Contribute to emergency preparedness and a strong onboard safety culture. Who You Are Required • Served as a Marine Engineering Officer at the rank of 2nd Engineer or higher; or as a Deck Officer at the rank of 2nd Officer or higher; or as a former Navy or Coast Guard engineer at Chief Petty Officer rank or higher. • Alternatively, an engineering degree with at least three years of relevant experience operating or maintaining pollution-prevention systems comparable to those used on cruise ships; or an environmental science-related degree with at least three years of relevant industry experience. • Proven technical, organizational or environmental protection experience, preferably in the marine or shipping industry. • Successful completion of the annual Corporate Environmental Officer training. • Mandatory certifications and training in accordance with HR 6001 – Annex 1. • English knowledge at least at B2 level. • Skilled user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. • Mature, reliable and structured, with sound judgment in situations of operational or safety relevance. • Clear communicator and collaborative professional, able to work effectively across departments and in multicultural environments. • Motivated and proactive, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Nice to Have • Previous experience in environmental compliance within the cruise or wider shipping industry. • Practical knowledge of MARPOL, shipboard waste management, environmental logbooks, ISO 14001 and pollution-prevention systems.