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 ManagementOwn all ABS interactions: annual, intermediate, special, and drydock surveys; condition assessments; and class certificate maintenanceManage drydocking operations end-to-end — facility selection, docking plans, hull inspections, survey coordination, and undocking sign-offDevelop external relationships to steer industry regulatory parties such as USCG
Commercial Shipyard & Vendor RelationsBuild and manage Saronic’s commercial repair yard and ship husbandry vendor network across key domestic and forward operating regionsNegotiate and administer commercial repair contracts and MSAs with private-sector shipyards and specialty subcontractorsServe as primary technical point of contact with repair facilities; attend dock and sea trials on behalf of Saronic
Technical OversightDevelop repair specifications, work packages, and acceptance criteria grounded in ABS Rules and commercial practiceConduct vessel condition surveys and pre-docking assessments; provide findings and recommendations to steer our MRO organizational processesEstablish a commercial-standard Planned Maintenance System (PMS) suited to Saronic’s ASV fleet
Team & Program SupportPartner with internally to integrate MRO execution with Saronic’s customer facing teams to drive strategy, budget planning, and fleet readiness reportingMentor 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 classHands-on technical competence: hull structure, propulsion, electrical, auxiliary machinery, HVACCommercial repair contract and MSA negotiation - private-sector, not FAR/DFARSWillingness to travel regularly to shipyards and work in industrial/outdoor environments
Preferred
Bachelor’s in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceSTCW Chief Engineer Officer certification or seagoing engineering officer backgroundExperience with additional classification societies beyond ABSFamiliarity 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 waterFrequently 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 periodsMust be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cuesAbility 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
