Manager of Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

Job Description

Job DescriptionSaronic 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.
Position Summary
The Manager of Environmental Compliance & Sustainability serves as the environmental subject matter expert (SME) for shipyard operations. This role owns environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory engagement, ensuring operations meet all applicable environmental requirements while supporting safe, predictable production at industrial scale. This position is accountable for translating environmental regulations into practical, executable controls on the deck plates. The role balances regulatory rigor with operational reality, ensuring environmental programs protect the business without unnecessarily constraining throughput, schedule, or cost.
Core Accountability Areas- Environmental Compliance & Permitting- Regulatory Interface & Audit Readiness- Environmental Risk Management- Sustainability & Waste Reduction- Environmental SME Support to OperationsResponsibilities

• Environmental Compliance & Permitting
• Own environmental compliance programs across shipyard operations, including:

• Air permits and emissions compliance (coatings, blasting, equipment, point sources)
• Water and wastewater discharges
• Stormwater permitting and SWPPP development, implementation, and inspections
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
• Soil, materials, and spill prevention controls
• Ensure permits are maintained, conditions are met, and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time
• Lead permit applications, renewals, modifications, and compliance demonstrations
• Regulatory Interface & Audit Readiness
• Serve as primary point of contact with environmental regulators, including the EPA and applicable state and local agencies
• Lead environmental inspections, audits, and regulator interactions
• Prepare and manage responses to regulatory findings, notices, or corrective actions
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and records
• Environmental Risk Identification & Control
• Identify environmental risks associated with shipyard activities and expansions
• Proactively develop mitigation strategies to prevent violations, spills, releases, or shutdowns
• Support environmental aspects of incident response and regulatory notifications
• Advise leadership on environmental risk tradeoffs tied to production decisions
• Sustainability & Environmental Performance
• Advance sustainability initiatives with measurable outcomes in:
• Waste reduction
• Recycling and material reuse
• Hazardous material minimization
• Consumable reduction (solvents, abrasives, coatings-related waste)
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to reduce environmental cost drivers without reducing compliance or protection
• Track environmental KPIs and trends to drive continuous improvement
• Environmental SME Support to Operations
• Act as the technical authority for environmental questions across Production, Facilities, Capital Programs, and EHS
• Translate environmental requirements into practical work instructions and controls
• Support planning of new processes, equipment, and facilities to ensure environmental compliance is designed in—not bolted on
• Provide environmental input to capital projects, expansions, and major process changes
• Training & Awareness
• Support development and delivery of environmental training for employees and leaders
• Ensure personnel understand environmental responsibilities relevant to their work
• Reinforce environmental accountability through clear expectations and field engagement
• Team Leadership & Governance
• Lead environmental specialists, coordinators, or technicians
• Establish governance for environmental procedures, changes, and exception handling
• Build scalable environmental systems that support yard growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 7+ years experience in environmental compliance within shipyards, heavy manufacturing, or industrial operations

• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Air permitting and emissions compliance
• Stormwater and wastewater programs
• Hazardous waste management
• Proven experience interfacing directly with environmental regulators
• Strong understanding of how environmental requirements apply in active industrial production environments
• Ability to translate regulations into practical operational controls
• Strong documentation, reporting, and audit management capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting shipyard, port, or waterfront industrial operations
• Professional certifications such as:
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• Environmental compliance or auditing credentials
• Experience supporting capital projects, expansions, or greenfield operations
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and environmental performance metrics
• Experience implementing digital environmental management or compliance tracking systems

Benefits:Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of servicesSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependentsDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision careSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependentsTime Off: Generous PTO and HolidaysParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parentsCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonusesRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matchStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s successLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coveragePet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helplineAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.