Basel-Based Maritime Efficiency & Emissions Lead

Viking; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Viking seeks an experienced Nautical Operations professional to drive fleet efficiency and emissions reporting for its Basel river fleet. You will own fuel budgeting, data dashboards, and environmental certifications, collaborating with captains, engineers, and shoreside teams.

With 5+ years in operational performance or sustainability, you’ll turn data into measurable improvements, manage Scope 1/2 inputs for ESG reporting, and support ISO 14001 activities while traveling ~10% per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational performance, efficiency, sustainability, environmental reporting, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to turn operational data into practical actions and measurable improvements.
• Good understanding of energy management, emissions reporting, ISO 14001, and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence across crews, technical teams, vendors, and corporate functions.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Maritime or inland waterway experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own fleet efficiency reporting, including daily and weekly dashboards, route benchmarks, and fuel budget tracking.
• Monitor fuel calculations, consumption, and pricing to identify savings opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Maintain the Efficiency Manual and drive fuel and energy reduction initiatives without compromising safety and guest comfort.
• Prepare Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions input for ESG reporting, ensuring data is complete and audit-ready.
• Manage environmental certifications, including Green Award, and support ISO 14001 activities, audits, and regulatory monitoring.
• Lead fleet monitoring systems and automation, and act as the central contact between crews and corporate reporting.

Skills

Fleet efficiency

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Energy management

Environmental reporting

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Viking seeks an experienced Nautical Operations professional to drive fleet efficiency and emissions reporting for its Basel river fleet. You will own fuel budgeting, data dashboards, and environmental certifications, collaborating with captains, engineers, and shoreside teams.

With 5+ years in operational performance or sustainability, you’ll turn data into measurable improvements, manage Scope 1/2 inputs for ESG reporting, and support ISO 14001 activities while traveling ~10% per year.