Carnival UK Job Description

Environmental Compliance Officer

The contents of this job description must be used in association with the KSB for this role. The job description summarises the key
responsibilities for the role (Technical, Business and People) and the KSB provides the detail for the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
required to carry out the role competently. This job description gives an overview of the role and as such you will be required to
undertake any other duties as requested. You may also need to refer to company regulations which will also form an additional part
of your job description.

Reporting to: Captain Department: Non departmental

Leadership Responsibility: Waste Disposal Team Location: Fleet based across CUK vessels
Titles of Direct Reports: Budget Responsibility: £0
- Waste Disposal Supervisor
- Waste Disposal Operative
Size of Department: 4-6 Revenue Responsibility: £0

Standard Role Summary:

Ensure environmental compliance for the ship, by providing oversight and assistance to all departments in complying
with international, federal, state and corporate laws and regulations.

Primary Responsibility of the Role:

Direct and manage the Waste Disposal Team ensuring the effective segregation, treatment and disposal of shipboard
waste. Ensure staff are competent to undertake their roles by identifying training needs and coaching and mentoring
junior team members. Ensure environmental legislation is adhered to and policies and practices are adopted throughout
the ship, helping to plan, implement, monitor and review both protective and preventative measures. Regularly and
consistently review overall compliance by carrying out environmental ship 'rounds' and support the Captain by ensuring
HESS meetings are effective and deliver improvements to environmental compliance.

Attend corporate sponsored social events as requested.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Core Knowledge & Skills
Experience / Summary of Requirements
Qualifications
Environmental degree or equivalent or Licensed Engineer holding a Class Two certificate of
competency or equivalent marine engineering experience
Good command of written and spoken English
Passed Marlins English test of Proficiency (where applicable)
Certificates Valid ENG1 medical certificate or equivalent for the duration of each voyage

HESS (Health, Environment, Safety and Security)

Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities
Health and Safety Lead by example by taking care of the health and safety of self and others
Report all accidents, ‘near miss’ incidents and work related ill health conditions to Senior Officer
and Safety department
Follow safety rules and procedures
Ensure all work equipment, personal protective equipment, substances, and safety devices are
used correctly
Ensure that all security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated and maintained

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 Take part in safety training & risk assessments and suggest ways of reducing risks
Carry out risk assessments within designated area of responsibility
Actively promote safe working within teams and encourage safe behaviours
Undertake safety 'walk rounds' within own area identifying areas of improvement
Public Health Follow all company public health policies and procedures appropriate to the role
Complete all necessary public health paperwork accurately
Institute appropriate public health precautions as relevant to role
Environment Ensure the team are aware of their Environmental responsibilities as defined by ISO 14001 and
as stipulated by Carnival UK
Apply company procedures regarding Environmental Management consistently across the
department
Monitor compliance to environmental legislation and effectively deal with areas of concern
Carefully manage the environmental impacts of all tasks under own responsibility
Emergency Duties Understand own emergency duties and routines onboard ship
Take an active part in the ship’s team response to an incident
Ensure familiar with ship’s emergency alarms and routines
Ensure familiar in the use of all fire fighting appliances located within area of responsibility
Ensure familiar in the use of the ship’s life saving appliances and equipment including lifeboats
and liferafts
Participate fully in all relevant drills and training
Know how to raise the alarm when necessary
Able to identify escape routes and emergency exits
Understand the function and operation of fire screen / splash tight and watertight doors
Collate crew muster lists, ensure all personnel are accounted for and report any issues
Undertake mustering of own department and ensure all personnel are accounted for
Ensure supervisors receive adequate training to undertake their duties and make sound
decisions
As holder of PSC & RB may be in charge or 2nd in charge of a survival craft and therefore
responsible for the safety and well being of persons inside
Maintain order of the survival craft during abandonment of the vessel, ensure survival
procedures are followed at all times and that all members of the survival craft crew are fully
trained and understand their responsibilities
Undertake other emergency duties / routines within the ERP as directed
Undertake any other emergency duties required that are specific to vessel
Follow all emergency procedures as directed
Safeguarding Aware of CUK safeguarding children policies and procedures
Report any concerns of a safeguarding nature to the Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP)
Security Apply the correct security measures for own department / area
Lead and direct the team in applying security measures and actively promote understanding of
security issues
Encourage security awareness within the team

Technical
Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities

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Environmental Work with shore-side operational groups and waste vendors to indentify suitable ports to
Management and offload waste in an efficient and economical way
Compliance Ensure all waste subject to special handling requirements is managed properly
Consistently monitor all onboard waste handling, identifying high risk areas and providing
recommendations
Complete, collate, submit and file all logs completely and accurately
Maintain databases and carry out incident reporting
Compile environmental metrics and other measurables for submission to shore side
Complete and update environmental cruise plan in liaison with Chief Engineer and Navigator
Advise Officers of efficient and effective options for waste management during the cruise
Observe, monitor and feedback on environmental compliance across all ship areas
Ensure Shore management is immediately notified when pollution prevention equipment is
inoperable for more than 48 hours
Drive environmental awareness and improvements by instigating and co-ordinating campaigns
Train others in the use of environmental policies and procedures as they apply to their
department
Conduct environmental rounds with relevant shipboard personnel
Confidently and professionally deal with any environmental incidents and formal audits /
inspections
Proactively identify and assist in resolving any environmental concerns on board ship
Liaise with local Port authorities and other shore side officials regarding environmental matters
including vessel checks
Interpret information from and appropriately question port authorities to fully understand
requirements
Emergency Co-ordinate and control emergency response when necessary
Response Follow the correct onward reporting process and emergency response plans
Environmental Provide support and guidance to others when dealing with environmental incidents
Management Fully understand international and local environmental regulations
Proactively review progress of activities and look for situations where environmental integrity
may be breached, reporting any incidents and working to avoid incidents where possible
Maintenance Retrieve and update machinery maintenance information for the garbage room via CMMS
Management Raise and monitor jobs within CMMS inputting information regarding defective equipment
Systems
Tech Safety Skills Monitor the safe use of tools by the Waste Disposal Team and provide coaching and instruction
where required
Ensure that the team are supplied with and correctly attired in PPE
Ensure that safety instructions are strictly adhered to at all times
Undertake chemical risk assessments in liaison with Department Heads and Supervisors

Business
Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities
IT Skills Competent in the use of MS Office Software
Audit & Compliance Ensure the Waste Disposal Team comply with relevant legal and policy requirements
Undertake structured monitoring and reviewing of relevant policies
Complete full and accurate records demonstrating compliance with audits
Use recorded data to respond to requests from shore-side and on-board auditors providing
evidence of compliance
Undertake checks of environmental logs by other departments, highlighting any errors found
Respond to changes in relevant local, national and international security policies working with
shore side team to ensure continued compliance
Fleet Regulations, Apply detailed knowledge of the environmental policies, procedures and local and international
Ship's Standing regulations and provide advice and guidance to others on their implementation
Orders Suggest changes for possible inclusion in policies as required
Commercial Decision Make reasoned commercial decisions regarding the environmental department and the
Making disposal of waste, minimising expenditure and controlling costs

People / Management
Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities

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Customer Service Adapt quickly and remain calm when passenger requirements or demands change, or escalate
the requirement to ensure a quick resolution is achieved
Identify opportunities to do extra for passengers, independently, or in collaboration with
colleagues
Make and suggest adjustments to the service in response to passenger feedback and
understanding of the passenger profile for the cruise
Advising & Provide specialist advice to support relevant situations and decisions
Influencing Present complex information to non-specialists in the most appropriate format to enable
decisions to be made
Advise Managers and Senior Officers regarding environmental compliance
Dealing with Assess challenging situations and make appropriate decisions on when and how to resolve them
Challenging People Confidently and professionally diffuse emotionally charged situations
Quality Assurance Observe, review and assess all aspects of the quality of service being provided within the team
against the agreed quality standards
Take action when any element of the service or work being carried out is not up to standard
Planning & Plan work schedules for the team
Prioritisation Prioritise tasks and projects for the team, ensuring efficient delivery and in line with the ship's
priorities
Complete full and accurate handover notes and relevant check lists, including cruise plans
Resource Understand the skills of the team and deploy them effectively using that knowledge
Management & Plan for absences
Delegation Delegate tasks with clear instructions, expectations and necessary responsibility
Providing Provide prompt feedback in the most effective manner ensuring feedback is both positive and
Performance constructive
Feedback
Coaching & Hold effective developmental discussions with team members, providing support and identifying
Mentoring and carrying out any training and development required
Act as a coach or mentor for other Environmental Compliance Officers, wider line management
and subject specialist situations
Training Deliver knowledge sharing, instruction or on the job training in order to aid job knowledge and
skills within the department
CUK Behaviours (Refer to the skills profile for detailed CUK Behaviours)

CUK Behavioural Expectations

Speak Up • Identifies and addresses barriers to team speaking up
• Speaks out about concerns and encourages team to do the same
• Is comfortable in challenging and raising concerns to all levels
• Speaks honestly and contributes ideas and views openly
• Knows and uses the correct channels to report concerns
Respect & Protect • Treats everyone with respect and ensures team does the same; builds trusting relationships
• Ensures that all team members are included
• Safeguards the health, wellbeing and safety of colleagues and guests
• Looks for more efficient and sustainable solutions that protect the environment
• Is compliant when it comes to safety and environmental policy
Improve • Promotes team work and collaboration with other areas
• Learns from experience & others, takes action to continuously develop
• Keeps up to date with the rules & protocols
• Consistently monitors to ensure team’s compliance with legal and policy requirements
Communicate • Adjusts style to suit audience
• Sets the tone by role modelling sound work ethics
• Talks about and demonstrates the Culture Essentials
• Regularly shares information, plans & priorities and invites open discussion
• Is widely trusted, transparent and free from hidden agendas
Listen & Learn • Seeks and is open to feedback: learns for others observations
• Reviews data from audits, surveys and reports to ensure continuous improvement
• Consults with others to improve knowledge & judgment
• Takes ownership of challenges & obstacles even if outside
Empower • Understand the needs of others
• Coaches others & creates an environment where people do their best work

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 • Invites input from team, encourages diversity of thought, shares ownership and visibility
• Communicates with energy and engages the team in getting results
• Invests time and energy in supporting and upskilling team

Person Specification
Shows a genuine enthusiasm and passion for working within marine environmental compliance and enjoys working
hard to deliver a great service
Extremely confident in formal social situations and comfortable making conversation with passengers
Calm under pressure, taking a logical approach to problem solving and involving and communicating to relevant
stakeholders throughout
Adaptable and flexible in the face of change or unanticipated events
Understands the importance of customer service and its impact on the environmental framework
Organised, structured and focused on the detail in their approach to work
Communicates assertively and honestly at all times
Proactive in engaging with and communicating to key stakeholders
Works well with a wide variety of people, regardless of status and background and creates a positive working
environment by working collaboratively with others
Considers and manages risk (safety and reputational) in all situations
Models high standards of ethics and appropriate behaviour
Up to date on current trends in the marine environment arena and passenger environmental awareness /
preferences / conscience
Loyal to the Carnival UK brand and compliant with company policies and procedures

Version no for Job Description Issued By Date of Issue

1.1 Mike McCartain 01 January 2015