Environmental Officer

Costa Crociere S.p.A.; Genova; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and accommodation included

Transport for embarkation/disembark.

Onboard facilities access

Job summary

Costa Crociere S.p.A. is seeking an Environmental Officer to serve as the onboard environmental compliance expert, ensuring operations meet procedures and international standards.

You will monitor compliance, coach crews, promote sustainability, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the ship. The role requires engineering or environmental science background with 3+ years of relevant experience, English at B2, and formal environmental officer training.

Qualifications

• Must have marine/ship experience or environmental protection background.
• Engineering or environmental science degree with relevant experience.
• Mandatory corporate environmental officer training and HR 6001 Annex 1.
• English at least B2; proficient across MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental compliance across shipboard operations.
• Conduct inspections and verify waste management practices.
• Review environmental records and documentation.
• Provide training on environmental procedures and best practices.
• Support audits, corrective actions and incident response.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports and maintain records.
• Support fleet environmental officer visits and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Marine engineering knowledge

Deck officer experience

Environmental compliance

English B2

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Engineering degree with 3+ years pollution-prevention experience

Environmental science degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

What You Will Do

As an Environmental Officer, you will serve as the ship's dedicated environmental compliance expert, helping ensure that all onboard operations meet company procedures and international environmental standards. Working independently while collaborating closely with shipboard leadership, you will monitor compliance, coach teams, promote environmental awareness and support continuous improvement initiatives that protect our oceans and our business.

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.

What We Offer

Your contract

• Fixed-term, full-time, onboard - average duration 4-6 months
• Meals and accommodation included.

Your life onboard:

• International experience combining travel, personal development
• Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers
• Meals & consumption: Free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)
• Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit)
• Accommodation & services: assigned cabin (single) with bathroom
• Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)
• Package delivery service
• Connectivity & tools: Free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text
• Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA
• Wellbeing & health: Free medical assistance onboard and ashore (when embarked)
• Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)
• Leisure time: Access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew
• Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours
• Family & friends: Opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)

Discover what life onboard looks like: https://career.costacrociere.it/shipside-benefits/

Your growth

• Structured onboarding + welcome kit
• Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor
• Clear career path within your department
• Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement
• Development model to identify and promote talented individuals

Learn about our culture and values: https://career.costacrociere.it/explore-your-potential/

WHY COSTA

Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.

Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.

We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live their ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything they do.

Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.

Bring your ambitions to life. Join us and discover our ocean of possibilities

Additional Info

Contract type: Fixed-term, full-time, onboard - average duration 4-6 months - CBA signed on 20.11.2020 for shipboard personnel employed by CSCS

Salary range: Gross Annual salary starts from 55.677 Euro. To that amount shall be added variable items, when applicable. Further details will be provided on the first contact. Calculation of gross salary is done taking into consideration 8 months of employment in a calendar year.

Application deadline: 30/11/2026

Time required to submit the application: approximately 3 minutes

CV Format: PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)

E-mail/contact of the recruiting team (not for submitting applications): [e-mail]

Further information: visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs - Costa Crociere Careers