Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety

Saronic Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to lead, scale, and globalize our EHS organization as we expand from a domestic defense and maritime manufacturing base into an international leader in AI-driven autonomous maritime systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in defense, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing, with exposure to AI-enabled, robotics, or autonomous vehicle technologies. This individual will have a proven record of designing and implementing world-class EHS programs in high-risk, high-technology, safety-critical maritime environments.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development: 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.

• Regulatory Compliance & Certification: 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.

• Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Develop and implement scalable, data-driven EHS management systems.
• Drive advanced risk management initiatives.
• Oversight of serious incident investigations, regulator engagement, and executive communications.

Qualifications:

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ICS, PE, or CPEA preferred.

• Experience: 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.

• Skills & Attributes: 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

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs unassisted.

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