Energy Efficiency Engineer

MSC CRUISES; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cruise line in the UK seeks an Energy Efficiency Engineer to support projects aimed at improving energy efficiency on ships. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the maritime sector. Candidates must be fluent in English and possess analytical and project management skills. The position emphasizes collaboration across departments and requires right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience as an Energy Engineer, preferably in the maritime sector.
• Knowledge of medium and low voltage electricity generation and regulation systems.
• Experience in budget management and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage projects related to energy efficiency on board all ships.
• Advise on changes needed for fuel consumption performance and energy efficiency.
• Monitor and report fleet performance related to fuel consumption optimization.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Energy Engineering

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Energy Efficiency Engineer is responsible for delivering the technical analysis and understanding of the initiatives required to support the improvement in Energy Efficiency. You will work closely with ship staff & shore-based stakeholders to ensure an accurate understanding of the current energy baseline is developed. You will advise and lead on the effective changes required to the operation of our ships relating to the fuel consumption and energy efficiency.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support and manage projects related to energy efficiency on board all ships of the fleet, with a particular focus on the Hotel Energy management.
• Support the Energy Efficiency Department in choosing the best technological solutions to be installed both on board ships and in the Terminals related to sources of renewable Energy.
• Advise and lead necessary changes in operation of existing ships including but not limited to the fuel consumption performance and energy efficiency projects.
• Assist the planning, preparation & project management for the Hotel Energy management: establishing and understanding an Energy Consumption Baseline.
• Use this baseline, supported by the current performance analytical tools, to identify, and make decisions on the most appropriate Energy efficiency initiatives.
• Cooperate with other departments to monitor, analyse and report on fleet performance related to the optimization of the fuel consumption.

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)

• Fluent English, verbal and written. Other languages are a benefit.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Energy Engineering or equivalent in a suitable technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience as Energy engineer, preferably in the maritime sector.
• Knowledge of medium and low voltage electricity generation and regulation systems and Energy Storage Systems.
• Knowledge of Converters and Control Drivers, of Shore Connection Plants and of the reference Standards for the Maritime / Port Sector.
• Knowledge of the structure and implications Flag State, USCG and IMO rules and regulations, relating to Energy Efficiency / Carbon consumption.
• Experience in analytics to support the technical decision making.
• Experience in budget management and Project Management for technical project delivery.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

The existing right to work in the UK is preferred.