Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
We are hiring a Mission Operations Manager to ensure the continued safe operation of our autonomous vessels as the fleet grows. Across R&D, customer operations, and real-world missions, you will be the maritime safety expert our operators count on. This role reports to the Senior Director of Mission Operations.
What they're looking for
- 12+ years in maritime safety, marine operations, or vessel safety management, including significant on-water experience
- Qualified to serve as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) under the IMO ISM Code, with hands-on expertise maintaining and auditing a vessel SMS
- Strong knowledge of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, COLREGs) and USCG, flag state, and port state requirements
- Strong command of maritime safety, navigation, and emergency procedures, and of launch/recovery, towing, and maintenance hazards
- Experience running a maritime safety program and supporting complex, multi-team operations, including incident investigation and root cause corrective action
- Strong communication and influencing skills, able to promote safe practices across cross-functional teams
More about this role
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.
We are hiring a Mission Operations Manager to ensure the continued safe operation of our autonomous vessels as the fleet grows. Across R&D, customer operations, and real-world missions, you will be the maritime safety expert our operators count on. This role reports to the Senior Director of Mission Operations.
As the company’s Designated Person Ashore (DPA), you will maintain our vessel Safety Management System (SMS) and advise operators on maritime risk across all on-water activity. The ideal candidate will bring deep maritime expertise and apply that knowledge to the emerging autonomous regulations. You will collaborate closely with Boat Captains, Marine Engineers, Deck Officers, Mission Operations Engineers and Specialists, and Ship Maintenance teams.
• Serve as the company’s Designated Person Ashore (DPA), linking shipboard operations and management on all safety and pollution-prevention matters.
• Maintain the vessel Safety Management System (SMS) under the IMO ISM Code, keeping...
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