engineering
Posted May 14Senior Marine Maintenance Engineer
at Saronic
San Diego, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- requirements Maintenance Execution & Planning - Plan and execute 48-hour maintenance availabilities (MRO periods) - Develop PM/CM strategies across vessel systems - Manage CMMS planning, backlog and execution tracking - Ensure work meets quality, safety, and documentation standards Leadership & Team Management - Lead and mentor junior engineers (flyaway team structure) - Assign work scopes and manage execution timelines, and ensure accountability - Serve as on-site decision-maker during maintenance
Requirements
- experience across multi-discipline marine systems - Strong leadership
- experience leading engineering teams -
- Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning;
- experience with implementation of these systems is desired - Deep understanding of marine regulatory frameworks -
- Experience in remote operations or expeditionary environments preferred - Ability to obtain Secret clearance - Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 75% of working time, including rapid deployment and field assignments PHYSICAL DEMANDS - This position requires the ability to perform essential physical job functions in a marine and industrial environment - Ability to stand, walk, and work for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift) - Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds,
Experience
- QUALIFICATIONS - Licensed Chief Engineer or 1AE (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred - 10+ years marine engineering experience - Demonstrated
Benefits
- 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
Contact
- Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- 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.
- This role is equivalent to a Chief Engineer / First Assistant Engineer (1AE) in a traditional shipboard structure and is responsible for planning, executing, and certifying maintenance cycles.
- You will own the development of technical standards, execution quality, regulatory compliance, and lead a team supporting all vessel systems.
- In the near-term, you will be responsible for execution of maintenance, as well as contributing to the development of a global maintenance organization for medium to large autonomous surface vessels.
- In the mid-to-far-term, you will lead a maintenance team which will execute focused maintenance periods both in the US and in foreign ports.
- RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Authority - Serve as lead engineer responsible for all vessel systems, including: - Propulsion (diesel engines, waterjets, shafting, transmissions) - Automation, controls, and sensor systems - Electrical generation and distribution - Auxiliary systems (pumps, HVAC, Fuel, lube oil, cooling) - Lead integrated system troubleshooting across disciplines - Approve maintenance actions aligned with OEM and regulatory
- As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S.
- Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.