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Saronic Technologies · 19 hours ago

VP of Environmental Health and Safety

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

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. The Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety will lead and globalize the EHS organization while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple international sites.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a global EHS strategy that supports the rapid growth of defense, maritime, and AI/autonomous manufacturing programs

Scale the EHS organization across multiple international sites, ensuring regional compliance, consistent standards, and operational excellence

Coordinate with Security, Legal, and Compliance in all strategic planning, including facility expansion, technology integration, facility and operational controls, and entry into new international markets

Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ISO 14000 and ISO 45001 certifications and ensure compliance with ASTM E2920-24, DoD/NAVSEA standards, ISM, and other applicable defense and maritime environmental and health and safety regulations

Oversee audit programs, risk assessments, and corrective action plans across all operations, including those integrating AI, robotics, and autonomous technologies

Develop and implement scalable, data-driven EHS management systems

Drive advanced risk management initiatives

Oversight of serious incident investigations, regulator engagement, and executive communications

Qualification

EHS leadership experienceISO 14001 certificationISO 45001 certificationEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional certificationsRisk management frameworksMaritime safety experienceStakeholder engagementContinuous improvementCross-functional collaborationExceptional communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Minimum 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a global EHS program in defense, maritime, shipbuilding, or advanced manufacturing industries

Experience in high hazard environments including shipbuilding or ship repair, aerospace or defense manufacturing, offshore oil & gas, heavy industrial manufacturing, large-scale energy

Maritime experience in shipyard safety, pier-side and at-sea testing, vessel commissioning and sea trials

Experience managing EHS for autonomous or remotely operated systems, robotics or unmanned platforms, complex software-hardware integration

Proven track record in achieving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and ensuring ASTM E2920-24 compliance

Proven expertise in offshore EHS and safety compliance, leveraging industry standards such as API recommended practices, ISO 14001/45001, ISM-based safety management systems, and class-verified marine safety and environmental requirements

Strategic, visionary leadership with deep operational and technical EHS expertise

Strong understanding of risk management frameworks for autonomous and AI-enabled systems

Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, software, and manufacturing disciplines

Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural leadership abilities

Commitment to continuous improvement, sustainability, and ethical responsibility

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ICS, PE, or CPEA preferred

Ability to lift 35 lbs unassisted

Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed

Role requires up to 20% travel between CA, TX, LA, and VA with opportunities to travel to other US cities

Preferred

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ICS, PE, or CPEA

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

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

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

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

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

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.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees