Job Description For Environmental Officer for Azamara
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 ONWARDEmbarkation in December 2024Contract 14 weeks on/offSalary 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.
Competencies:
Job skills/results
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
Drives Profitable Growth- Applies environmental expertise in order to ensure Master, Chief Engineer, Staff Captain and Hotel Director's environmental performance stays within the bounds of environmental regulations and where possible, best corporate/industry practice
- Provides input on environmentally related matters to shipboard management to support the development and management of the ship's environmental budget
- Proactively makes recommendations for cost savings by reviewing voyage planning/exemptions; recycling, reusing, repurposing and donations; chemical management (e.g. reducing inventories); energy management/efficiencies and implementing new programs (AWPs, AEPs, sludge recycling, ballast water treatment)
Cultivates Customer First- Knows our brand standards and is accountable for executing against them at all times; hold others accountable for delivering against the standards
- Drives guest satisfaction by serving as the environmental ambassador for Environmental programs, delivering brand specific presentations
- Ensures guest facing communication is professional, on brand and visually appealing
Designs for the Future- Partners with relevant operational leaders to develop systems, work practices and procedures with an environmental and/or public health impact
Models Statesmanship- Interfaces with governmental and marine authorities as needed for interpretations of regulations and company policies (e.g. EPA, various Coast Guards, port authorities, Class, Flag State, etc.)
- Interfaces with waste vendors and port agents, as needed; this may include conducting waste vendor due diligence surveys and site inspections
Thinks and Acts Globally- Responsible for interpreting various regulations as they apply to worldwide shipping operations and conservation
Leadership skillsLeads with Passion, Drive and Energy- Exhibits professional leadership presence, positive energy and passion in all situations
- Stays "above the line" and accepts ownership for achieving results in all areas of accountability including environmental performance, ratings, revenue, expenses, USPH, Workplace Safety and crew satisfaction
- Resolves conflict with fact-based communication
- Creates a climate of trust and mutual respect
Harnesses the Power of Enterprise Team Performance- To ensure communication between various stakeholders, Environmental Officers must actively participate in meetings related to environmental and select safety and public health programs
- Ensures environmental records are completed and provides/posts related reports as required (ie. Oily Record Book (ORB), Garbage Record Book (GRB), Sewage and Grey Water Book, Refrigeration log, PMS, Landing Records, etc.)
- Fosters team unity and inspires commitment to the brand
- Collaborates well and works up, down and across the organization
Attracts and Develops Talent- With regards to environmental operations, assesses and coaches officers and crew on the familiarization process
- Sets expectations; provides honest, candid, ongoing feedback; takes appropriate action to improve performance
- Provides candid performance feedback and takes appropriate action to improve performance
- Accurately identifies talent and follows the company's promotions process
- Brings out the best in the team through authenticity, care and humility
- Inspires team through encouragement and recognition of outstanding performance
- Provides training and guidance to all officers/crew on the Company's environmental vision; conducts both HBST training sessions (if needed)
Acts with Integrity- Is a role model for others and serves as a positive ambassador of the brand
- Ensures all environmental incidents are reported, documented and addressed via the Company's Environmental Incident reporting policies
- Acts with professionalism at all times and leads by example
Qualifications (Education, Work Experience, Skills and Abilities):- Minimum Bachelor's of Science degree and/or Marine Transportation degree/license is required (Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering)
- Environmental Management/Science or Environmental Engineering Degrees, especially those with a Marine emphasis, preferred
- Demonstrated environmental background/experience within the last 5 years strongly preferred
- Previous experience with emergency response including command and control preferred
- Valid training certificates in accordance with SOLAS regulations and/or STCW 2010 from approved training facility including:
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- STCW Advanced Shipboard Firefighting
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work in multicultural environment
- Public speaking and/or teaching/training experience required
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of environmentally related engineering equipment and systems
- Basic knowledge of marine regulations/standards including ISM, MARPOL, NPDES and ISO 14001
- Effectively communicates a solid understanding of current maritime environmental issues and topics
- Understands shipboard Marine culture and chain of command
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
- Strong administrative skills and working knowledge of computers, internet access and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word and other related programs
Language Requirements:- Excellent English reading and writing skills required
- Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially
- All shipboard employees must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.
Physical Requirements:- All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
V. Group is the leading global maritime agency with a pool of 44,000 active seafarers and approximately 3,000 shore colleagues. We represent in excess of 300 global client businesses who have engaged our management services for around 1,000 vessels.
At V. Group, our ambition is straightforward - to drive the transformation of our industry and to be the leading global provider of marine crew supply/management services.
Our values comprise of 'five C's': we Care, we Collaborate, we Challenge, we are Consistent, and we Commit and Deliver, these values are central to our business and remain embedded in to our service output.
We aim to be an industry leader, challenging the parameters of best practice and shaping the future of Marine Operations.
As a strictly compliant global leader in marine services, V. Group will not request any fees or compensation for our services from seafarers. Please be aware of any illegal recruitment services and crewing representatives attempting to act on our behalf.
