Island Environmental Steward - Bahamas
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1240662BR Location Bahamas Business Disney Cruise Line Date posted Nov. 06, 2024Job Summary:
The Island Environmental Steward is responsible for assisting with managing the receipt, processing, and disposal of all general, recyclable, and hazardous waste on Disney's private island in the Bahamas. This role includes operating and maintaining waste management equipment, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and supporting waste diversion goals. You will report to the Environmental Manager
Responsibilities:
• Receive, process, store and transfer waste and recyclables on board the island.• Monitor Company Waste Management Policy, regarding separation
• Operate and clean all waste related equipment and facilities
• Responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, storage, and general upkeep of waste handling and storage areas.
• Prepares hazardous and oily waste for transfer as per D.O.T and RCRA regulations with regards to loading, labeling, storage, use, and proper transfer/disposal.
• Provides weights and/or volumes of recyclables and wastes to be transferred from the island to the Island Environmental Manager.
• Provides weights and/or volumes of waste incinerated on the island and sends reports to the Island Environmental Manager.
• Completes a weekly inventory of consumables used in the waste handling areas and provides a list of orders to the Island Environmental Manager.
• Responsible for monitoring pest activity in the waste management areas and recording and reporting findings to the Island Landscaping Manager and Island Environmental Manager.
• Verifying that the waste processing equipment in the waste handling areas is in good condition and reports to the Island Environmental Manager any maintenance issues with equipment.
• Oversees the feeding of the incinerators and that proper practices are in place to avoid any prohibited items from being inserted in the incinerators
• See that waste handling procedures are in accordance with all relevant regulations (USDA, RCRA, Bahamian Environmental laws).
• Become familiar with all safety and technical equipment used in the waste management facility.
• 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.
• Identifying and bringing forward new processes and procedures to improve waste management and recycling onboard.
• Follow the terms of the employment contract.
• Is familiar with and complies with the island’s SMS and LOGs, including the safety and environmental policy.
• Promotes the island’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.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of one to two years’ experience in Environmental Management or related field• Knowledge of hazardous materials
• High School Diploma
• Proficient in Windows applications and email
• Legally authorized to work in the Bahamas
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental practices
Additional Information:
This role is based on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Applicants must:• Be interested in living and working on a private island in the Bahamas
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be 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
Your Responsibilities:
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes
**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
About Disney Cruise Line:
A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of five ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish – and Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with DCL Island Development, Ltd, which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.