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 Overview The Director of Shipyard Facilities Operations & Asset Reliability owns infrastructure uptime, asset lifecycle performance, and execution of capital programs across the shipyard. This role ensures that critical production-enabling assets - cranes, lifts, docks, utilities, and facilities - operate reliably while simultaneously delivering capital projects and yard expansions safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets. This position integrates maintenance discipline with capital execution, preventing infrastructure-driven production outages while building the next generation of shipyard capability. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, financial rigor, and the ability to balance near-term operational reliability with long-term capacity growth. Responsibilities Asset Reliability & Facilities Operations • Own reliability and availability of all production-critical assets, including: • Cranes, hoists, and heavy lift systems • Shiplifts, docks, transfer systems, and waterfront infrastructure • Electrical power distribution, water, compressed air, and utilities • Buildings, foundations, pavements, and fixed facilities • Establish and enforce a disciplined preventive and predictive maintenance strategy to prevent unplanned outages • Ensure corrective maintenance is prioritized, executed safely, and escalated appropriately when scope exceeds routine maintenance • Partner with production leadership to align maintenance windows with operational demand • Implement reliability metrics and use data to drive decisions • Ensure new assets are onboarded with defined maintenance plans, documentation, and ownership • Oversee asset condition assessments, lifecycle planning, and replacement strategies • Own asset inventory accuracy, labeling, auditing, impairment review, and disposition decisions in coordination with Finance Capital Programs & Yard Expansion • Own end-to-end execution of capital programs, including: • Yard expansion and facility build-out • Major equipment purchases and infrastructure upgrades • Utility capacity expansions and site development • Lead annual capital planning and prioritization aligned with production forecasts and long-term strategy • Ensure projects are scoped, budgeted, approved, and executed in accordance with governance and delegation of authority • Establish clear project controls for cost, schedule, scope, and risk • Ensure projects transition cleanly from execution into operations with defined ownership and maintenance plans • Coordinate closely with civil engineers, designers, contractors, and regulators to deliver compliant facilities • Interfaces with permitting authorities and ensure capital work complies with environmental, safety, and building requirements Financial & Program Controls • Own capital and facilities budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and variance management • Ensure appropriate classification and governance of maintenance, OPEX projects, and CAPEX investments • Review estimates, commitments, and EACs to prevent cost overruns • Drive value by balancing repair vs replacement decisions using lifecycle cost analysis • Ensure timely closeout of projects and accurate capitalization of assets Cross-Functional Integration • Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, and Quality to ensure infrastructure supports safe, efficient execution • Align asset reliability priorities with throughput, schedule, and vessel delivery commitments • Serve as escalation point when infrastructure risk threatens production continuity Team Leadership • Lead facilities, maintenance, reliability, and capital project teams • Set clear expectations for execution discipline, technical rigor, and accountability • Develop internal capability in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, and project management Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related technical discipline • 10+ years experience in heavy industrial, shipyard, manufacturing, or infrastructure-intensive environments • 5+ years leading facilities, maintenance, reliability, or capital programs • Demonstrated experience owning uptime of critical industrial assets • Proven track record delivering capital projects on time and on budget • Strong understanding of: • Preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance systems • Asset lifecycle management and reliability principles • Capital project controls and financial governance • Experience interfacing with engineering, finance, contractors, and regulators • Ability to balance short-term operational risk with long-term capital strategy Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting shipyard, port, or waterfront industrial operations • Background in reliability engineering or asset management programs • Experience with large mobile cranes, ship lifts, docks, or heavy industrial utilities • Familiarity with environmental, building, and infrastructure permitting • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience • PMP or equivalent project management certification 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 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