Environmental Operations Manager

MSC Cruises; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Cruises is seeking an Environmental Operations Manager to oversee all operational environmental activities across the fleet, ensuring compliance with environmental rules, regulations and company policy. The role involves coordinating waste management, regulatory reporting and cost control to improve fleet environmental performance.

The manager will drive audits, liaise with port authorities and vendors, and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance environmental operations onboard ships

Qualifications

• Fluent in environmental regulations and maritime standards.
• Experience managing fleet environmental operations.
• Strong budget and cost control acumen.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages logistics and waste disposal activities in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Monitors vessels daily to ensure environmental regulatory compliance and policy adherence.
• Participates in audits and ISO 14001/21070 certifications as required.
• Manages environmental activities with Port Agencies and stakeholders; develops strategies and programs.
• Analyzes budget and disbursement accounts for managed vessels; informs Head of Fleet Environmental Operations.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Waste management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Budget analysis

Leadership

Education

Environmental science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Your Purpose

The Environmental Operations Manager is responsible for managing all operational environmental activities of MSC Cruises fleet of cruise vessels ensuring operational excellence and adherence to all applicable environmental rules and regulations and Company Policy.

Your Impact

• Plans and manages logistics and waste disposal activities, ensuring the full compliance with all applicable regulations and Company policies;


• Monitors vessels’ activities daily in order to ensure their compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and company policies. Drives operational fleet activities through daily communication with the ship commands and onboard officers;


• Participates in audit inspections, and ISO 14001 and 21070 certifications as required.


• Manages the administrative and operational environmental activities with Port Agencies and stakeholders, developing strategies and programs;


• Analyses budget and disbursement accounts for managed vessels and provides input to Head of Fleet Environmental Operations.


• Coordinates shipside activities, ensuring appropriate documentation, related to CLIA, Port Authorities and other stakeholders;


• Deals with environmental services vendors and Agencies in order to ensure the ships’ environmental compliance, negotiating costs/rebates and provides support for any relevant financial matters;


• Reviews and ensures the correct application of procedures, Manuals, Record Books, and all applicable environmental related documentation;


• Researches, follows and updates environmental legislation, and national and international rules regarding all environmental matters;


• Administes all reporting schemes (ESI, EPI, MRV, IMO DCS, Ocean Guardian etc) for managed vessels and reports results to Head of Fleet Environmental Operations.


• Analyses new business opportunities in order to optimize the full waste management and water supply process for the fleet, including the new building projects. Analyses costs and environmental performances and cooperates with Port Operations in the development of programs in the environmental related area;


• Cooperates in all Environmental Department projects and with all multidisciplinary projects involving different MSC Cruises Departments.


• Participates and assist with the fleet training program and managed vessels as required by the Head of Environmental Systems Training & Audit.


• Assists with the administration of the overall environmental program at Ocean Cay, including but not limited to waste management, training, compliance, audit, and reporting.


• Performs other relevant tasks as required by operational departmental needs.

Your Journey so far

• Fluent in oral and written English. Knowledge of Italian and other major European languages is an advantage;


• Environmental science university studies preferred. Post-graduate specific studies in the area of interest preferred;


• A wide knowledge of the Cruise/Maritime industry. Experience onboard cruise ships as either Environmental Officer, Deck Officer, or Engineer Officer preferred;


• Ability to use Microsoft Office and other company specific operating platforms and databases;


• Able to manage communication at all levels. Proven ability to lead and contribute to a harmonious and productive team environment;


• Ability to understand and interpret various complex regulations and environmental matters;


• Ability to understand and interpret various financial matters affecting the Department;


• Ability to work in a multicultural and international working environment.


• Ability to perform under pressure.

Your Essentials

The existing right to live and work in the UK is preferred.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary?

Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await.

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