Manager of Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

Saronic • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Lead environmental specialists, coordinators, or technicians
• Establish governance for environmental procedures, changes, and exception handling
• Build scalable environmental systems that support yard growth

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager