Senior EHS Manager

The posting, as Saronic wrote it

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior EHS Manager owns the environmental, health, and safety program across Saronic's Austin operations, including office, production/manufacturing, and waterfront activities. You will build and lead a safety culture that protects our people while keeping pace with a fast-moving hardware and maritime environment. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will help the VP of EHS to set strategy and policy, but you will also be on the production floor and at the waterfront, coaching teams and solving problems in real time. Success means an organization where safe work is the fastest way to work, and where compliance is a baseline rather than a goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program leadership — Support the VP of EHS on developing the EHS vision, strategy, and roadmap across all Saronic operations, aligning safety objectives with production and growth goals.
• Maritime & manufacturing safety — Support the VP of EHS on establishing and enforcing procedures for safe work for vessel construction, systems integration, mechanical and electrical assembly, and on-the-water testing and launch/recovery operations.
• Regulatory compliance — Support the VP of EHS on ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, USCG, and applicable state, local, and maritime regulations (including relevant 29 CFR, 33 CFR, and environmental permitting requirements), and serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
• People leadership — Support the VP of EHS on hiring, managing, and mentoring a team of EHS professionals; set clear goals, develop talent, and hold the organization accountable for safety performance.
• Risk management — Lead robust hazard identification, job hazard analysis (JHA), and risk assessment processes; drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Incident management — Lead or oversee investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root-cause analysis, track leading and lagging indicators, and report EHS metrics to senior leadership.
• Training & culture — Build and deliver engaging safety training and onboarding across the workforce, from shop-floor technicians to engineers and leadership.
• Operational programs — Own emergency response, spill prevention, hazardous materials handling, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Cross-functional partnership — Provide safety-by-design input to engineering and manufacturing teams so hazards are engineered out early, and partner cross-functionally as the company and its facilities scale.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of applicable maritime EHS experience (e.g., shipyard, naval, marine construction, offshore, Coast Guard, or comparable waterfront/vessel operations).
• 5+ years in a people-leadership

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Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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