Saronic Technologies · 1 day ago
Commissioning Compliance Officer
Franklin, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSaronic 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. The Commissioning Compliance Officer role focuses on establishing and leading safety, environmental, regulatory, and compliance programs to ensure adherence to maritime regulations and foster a proactive safety culture.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Take ownership and continuously improve the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter C, L, I, ISM Code, and applicable international standards
Champion a strong, proactive safety culture across vessels subject to commercial regulations and shore-side production and sea trial operations
Establish clear safety expectations, accountability standards, and leadership behaviors throughout the end of line and sea trialing team
Review serious marine incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts; ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified
Drive and ensure compliance with CAPA’s, vessel safety meetings, and fleet-wide safety initiatives
Build relations and maintain compliance with USCG, ABS, BSEE, OSHA, EPA, Flag State, and applicable international regulations subject to operational needs
Work with Commissioning Manager to work towards creating autonomous vessel COI, then maintaining commercial use vessel inspections, and deficiency resolution
Maintain compliance with Subchapter C, I, L, ABS, MARPOL, STCW, SOLAS, and charter-specific requirements when they arise
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively assess operational impact and compliance risk
Act as primary point of contact for internal customers for regulatory agencies and classification societies
Lead internal and external audits, including:
USCG and third-party audits
When applicable, commercial charter audits
Insurance and P&I club audits
Track audit findings, corrective actions, and close-out verification
Develop metrics and dashboards to measure safety performance, trends, and risk exposure
Oversee environmental compliance programs, including spill prevention, waste management, and emissions compliance
Support commissioning and sea trial risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and hazard identification processes
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and software to mitigate operational risk
Support incident response, emergency preparedness, and crisis management planning
Support governance frameworks for the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous and decision-support systems
Partner with engineering, software, and operations teams to ensure autonomous technologies align with maritime safety, redundancy, and fail-safe principles
Support software development follows controlled, auditable processes, including:
Version control and change management
Verification, validation, and testing protocols
Cybersecurity and system integrity standards
Define operational limits, human-in-the-loop requirements, and fallback procedures for autonomous and semi-autonomous operations
Ensure vessel crews meet all training, credentialing, and medical compliance requirements
Partner with operations to define safety-critical competencies for officers and crew
Oversee safety training programs, drills, and exercises
Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice sharing
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in marine operations, safety, or compliance
Extensive knowledge of vessel operations and applicable U.S. and international maritime regulations
Demonstrated experience Subchapter I or L programs
Proven success managing audits, regulatory inspections, and incident investigations
Strong leadership, communication, and executive-level decision-making skills
Preferred
Senior mariner license or Senior USCG position
ISM Lead Auditor certification
Experience with autonomous, remotely operated, or highly automated maritime systems
Familiarity with systems engineering, software assurance, and cyber risk management
Incident Command System (ICS) or crisis management experience
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% of the premium 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
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
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company
Saronic Technologies
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.5MKey Investors
Elad GilAndreessen HorowitzCaffeinated Capital
2025-02-18Series C· $600M
2024-07-19Series B· $175.5M
2023-10-09Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Rob Lehman
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Vibhav Altekar
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2025-12-15
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