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 Summary
Saronic Technologies seeks a commercially experienced maritime MRO professional to join our Ship Maintenance team. Reporting to the Director of Ship Maintenance, this Senior Manager brings both commercial shipyard and ABS classification experience to the team. You will own classification society compliance, maintenance execution, and commercial vendor relationships for Saronic’s growing fleet of autonomous surface vehicles (+150 ft), initially supporting 2 to 5 hulls.
**Responsibilities **
Classification & Survey Management
- Own all ABS interactions: annual, intermediate, special, and drydock surveys; condition assessments; and class certificate maintenance
- Manage drydocking operations end-to-end — facility selection, docking plans, hull inspections, survey coordination, and undocking sign-off
- Develop external relationships to steer industry regulatory parties such as USCG
Commercial Shipyard & Vendor Relations
- Build and manage Saronic’s commercial repair yard and ship husbandry vendor network across key domestic and forward operating regions
- Negotiate and administer commercial repair contracts and MSAs with private-sector shipyards and specialty subcontractors
- Serve as primary technical point of contact with repair facilities; attend dock and sea trials on behalf of Saronic
Technical Oversight
- Develop repair specifications, work packages, and acceptance criteria grounded in ABS Rules and commercial practice
- Conduct vessel condition surveys and pre-docking assessments; provide findings and recommendations to steer our MRO organizational processes
- Establish a commercial-standard Planned Maintenance System (PMS) suited to Saronic’s ASV fleet
Team & Program Support
- Partner with internally to integrate MRO execution with Saronic’s customer facing teams to drive strategy, budget planning, and fleet readiness reporting
- Mentor staff on commercial survey processes, ABS documentation, and yard QA
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on commercial maritime MRO experience - technical superintendent, owner’s representative, or equivalent - with direct ABS survey and drydocking responsibility (not solely Oil & Gas specific or Navy/government program management)
- Working knowledge of ABS rules and survey process (annual, intermediate, special, drydock); ability to prepare vessels for class
- Hands-on technical competence: hull structure, propulsion, electrical, auxiliary machinery, HVAC
- Commercial repair contract and MSA negotiation - private-sector, not FAR/DFARS
- Willingness to travel regularly to shipyards and work in industrial/outdoor environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- STCW Chief Engineer Officer certification or seagoing engineering officer background
- Experience with additional classification societies beyond ABS
- Familiarity with commercial CMMS platforms (AMOS, HELM, ShipManager, Maximo, or equivalent)
- Exposure to autonomous or unmanned surface vehicles, or high-performance commercial craft
Physical Demands
- Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods
- Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
- The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Benefits
**Medical Insurance: **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
_Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees_
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in _8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)_.
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