Senior EHS Manager

The role

The Senior EHS Manager owns the environmental, health, and safety program across Austin operations including office, production, and waterfront activities. This role involves setting strategy with the VP of EHS and providing hands-on leadership on the production floor and at the waterfront.

What you will do

• Support the VP of EHS on developing the EHS vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Establish and enforce procedures for vessel construction, systems integration, assembly, and water testing
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, USCG, and applicable state, local, and maritime regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits
• Hire, manage, and mentor a team of EHS professionals
• Lead hazard identification, job hazard analysis, and risk assessment processes
• Investigate incidents and near-misses and perform root-cause analysis
• Build and deliver safety training and onboarding
• Own emergency response, spill prevention, hazardous materials, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, and industrial hygiene programs
• Provide safety-by-design input to engineering and manufacturing teams

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable maritime EHS experience
• 5+ years in a people-leadership role managing EHS staff or safety teams
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Deep, working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and USCG regulations
• Demonstrated record of building safety programs in manufacturing, industrial, or maritime settings
• Strong command of hazard analysis, incident investigation, and root-cause methodologies
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• U.S. person status / clearance eligible

Nice to have

• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent
• Experience in a high-growth, startup, or defense-technology environment
• Familiarity with shipyard competent person requirements and marine chemist coordination
• Experience with safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001) and EHS data/reporting tools

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.