Saronic
EHS Manager
Austin, TX · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
ComplianceOKRsPerformance ManagementPublic HealthLeadershipMentoringAdaptabilityOSHA
About the role
- Operating in a startup and high-growth environment, this role balances day-to-day execution with program development, team leadership, and change management.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a growing EHS team in a fast-paced, evolving organization
- Drive a proactive and HOP-based EHS culture in a rapidly changing organization
- Support organizational change as processes, teams, and facilities evolve
- Mentor and develop direct reports through regular coaching, goal setting, and career development discussions.
- Drive employee engagement and retention through effective leadership and clear communication.
- Lead EHS team initiatives and responsibilities including regulatory reports, inspections, or information requests
- Lead EHS team initiatives and responsibilities including regulatory reports, inspections, or information requests; internal audits; emergency drills; management system improvements; and program development and assessments
- Build and implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures suitable for a startup and scalable to future operations
- Adapt EHS programs to support new yards, test sites, vessels, and operational profiles
- Drive a proactive safety culture in high-risk maritime environments
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in EHS, preferably in shipbuilding/ship repair, offshore energy, or defense maritime environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA/TCEQ, DOT, USCG, and maritime safety requirements.
- Strong expertise in incident investigation, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, audits, and corrective action management.
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, public health, or a related field
- Experience leading, coaching, developing team members to achieve individual and organizational goals.
- 7+ years of progressive EHS experience supporting complex manufacturing and maritime operations, with expertise in industrial hygiene, exposure assessments, ventilation, and occupational health.
- Experience building and scaling EHS programs in startup, high-growth, or rapidly evolving manufacturing environments.
- Proven leadership experience developing high-performing EHS teams and partnering with engineering and operations to integrate EHS into business and design decisions.
- Hands-on experience supporting high-hazard manufacturing processes, marine operations (including vessel testing and field operations), and environmental compliance programs.
- Demonstrated ability to use EHS metrics to drive performance, influence stakeholders at all levels, and foster a strong safety culture in fast-paced environments.
- Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, rapidly changing environment, balancing business priorities with effective risk management.
Nice to have
- professional certification (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.
- Preferred Skills and Experience
Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Benefits
- Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
Company info
- We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status
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