Senior Manager, Ship Maintenance - MUSV

Senior Manager, Ship Maintenance

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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