AddressIn addition, you will supervise coordination of all funded R&D projects related to Energy Efficiency and decarbonisation, actively working with industry stakeholders (makers, research centres and governmental organisations such as EU Horizon 2020 committee, Innovate UK, Waterborne technology platform) and MSC internal stakeholders. You will be responsible of the energy optimisation and fuels consumption targets definition, supporting MSC CM board with updated plan and related analytics \/ data to support the company to be aligned with the decarbonisation targets and the requirements from IMO and other regional and local government.
- Language Skills: Proficient English
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
- Level of experience in the job or similar roles: more than 5 years of consolidated marine technical experience
- Strong understanding of ship technical operating systems such as HVAC, auxiliary systems, and propulsion.
- Understanding of cruise line operations is preferred either in technical-engineering, Nautical operations, new builds, or other areas.
- Detailed knowledge of vessel operations, energy management and emissions management
- Knowledge of environmental regulatory framework within the Maritime industry.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Environment and Sustainability Maritime Topics, driving innovation and an ability to positively
- influence and develop those around them.
- IT Skills: Proficient using Data analysis, Cloud solutions, Able to manage complex platform for data collection, aggregation and analysis
Energy Efficiency
- Prime mover in improving Fleet Energy Efficiency by providing shipboard and shoreside assistance with regards to energy optimization, improving overall fleet performance, decreasing emissions.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of Energy Efficiency process and procedures
- Manage data quality and integrity as it pertains to propulsion power decomposition and speed models used for vessel’s Performance KPI.
- Support with data driven decisions Engine Technical Department and Fleet Operation Department.
- Responsible for ISO 50001:2018 Implementation and Audit on shore and on board
- Responsible for collecting and compiling fuel consumption, expense, emissions, and intensity metrics needed for corporate reporting, Sustainability report, Carbon Disclosure Project, Fleet Objective and Targets, and the Board.
- Responsible for maintaining as Key Business User, the Energy Governance Platform and energy dashboards database. MSC - Internal
- Support Marine Dept for SEEMP Plans, MRV Plans, IMO\/CII calculations and Audit, MRV Audit, EU ETS and Fuel EU Maritime Audit
- Verify that vessel data connections are active, data flow is consistent and data quality is according to standards.
- Assist vessels in performance related issues by means of close dialogue, vessel visits in port and sailing onboard vessels when required
- Provide feedback and support to MSC Management in Vessel Performance related matters
- Validate all operational excellence ship models pertinent to Propulsion Power, Service Power and Hull Performance for accuracy
- Collaborate with Chief Engineers and Captains when leading energy optimization and planning discussions.
- Analyse fleets performance and report finding to MSC Management and relevant stakeholders of Fleet Operations, Marine Operations, Engine technical departments to drive change throughout the organization; engage performance review with ship managers and fleet directors
- Coordinate internal meetings focusing on vessel performance and issue appropriate advice to the relevant stakeholders, including the shipboard Commands.
- Responsible for Energy Efficiency Budget, Capex and Opex Costs.
- Effectively manage multiple vendor commercial contracts, annual service level agreement and guarantee offers.
- Search for funding opportunities related to decarbonisation and maritime Energy Efficiency globally and coordinate funded R%D projects, dealing with other internal and external stakeholders
- Establish contacts and consolidate relationship with relevant institutions, consortium partners and agencies.
- Manage relationships with local and national public bodies, with funding entities from national and European institutions
- Lead the assigned funded projects, guiding the R&D projects team, together with assigned resources towards implementation, ensuring project timeline are met and deliverables are prepared.
- Manage the follow up and the accomplishment of the projects inside the organisation
The right to live and work in the UK is preferred. Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.
