Lead Environmental Steward

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, store and discharge waste on board the ship.
• Monitor Company Waste Management Policy, regarding separation
• Operate and clean all waste related equipment and facilities.
• See that waste handling procedures are in accordance with VSP, EPA, USDA and any other relevant regulations.
• Become familiar with all safety and technical equipment used in the waste management facility.
• Follow the terms of the employment contract.
• Is familiar with and complies with the ship’s SMS, including the safety and environmental policy.
• Promotes the ship’s waste management and environmentality programs.
• Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan.
• SMS – uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under their control.
• Responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, storage, and general upkeep of waste handling areas and cold storage fridge.
• Prepares Hazardous and Bio-Hazardous waste for offload as per D.O.T. and RCRA regulations with regards to loading, labeling, storage, use, and proper offload/disposal.
• Provides weights and volumes of recyclables and wastes to be manifest for offload each week. Verifies, records, and provides the data of actuals offloaded to the Environmental Officer.
• Provides and weights and volumes of waste incinerated onboard and sends reports to the Environmental Officer for addition to the Garbage Record Book and monthly consumption reports.
• Completes a weekly inventory of consumables used in the waste handling areas and provides a list of orders to the Environmental Officer weekly.
• Responsible for monitoring pest activity in the waste management areas and recording and reporting findings to the Environmental and Sanitation Officers.
• Verifying that the waste processing equipment in the garbage room is maintained in good condition and reports to the Environmental Officer any issues with equipment.
• Oversees the feeding of the incinerator shredders and that proper practices are in place to avoid any prohibited items from entering the silos.
• Provide training to the Environmental Stewards on proper use of equipment and all relevant waste management handling procedures.
• Assisting the Environmental Officer in a supervisory role.
• Identifying and bringing forward new processes and procedures to improve waste management and recycling onboard.
• Responsible for overseeing the safe and proper storage of waste onboard and preparing for waste offloads.
• Supervisory role for any 3rd party vendors that are brought onboard for additional support to sort and segregate waste.
• Assist the Environmental Officer in scheduling Environmental Stewards.
• Critical role in assisting the company in meeting our waste diversion goals by seeing that as much materials are recovered as possible and not sent to landfill.
• Provides feedback to the Environmental Officer on the GP Environmental team for performance reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Have previous relevant experience

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmental requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Additional Information

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel 
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities, and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan 
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control 
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations 

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this) 
• Complete a pre-employment medical 
• Obtain a criminal background check 
• Bring approved work shoes 

• Segment: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Business: Disney Cruise Line
• Category: Building, Construction and Facilities
• Job Type: Full Time