Operational Safety Lead

Vay•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Operational Safety Lead to take a leading role in shaping and driving operational safety at Vay. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of operational safety for Vay’s remote driving operations globally, while building on an existing foundation and working closely with a strong cross-functional team across Operations, Engineering, Training, and Safety Management. You will partner closely with the broader Operational Safety function to translate strategy into real-world execution on the ground in Las Vegas. In this role, you will own safety investigations, drive process improvements, and ensure that safety principles are deeply embedded in daily operations as well as future scaling efforts. You’ll play a key role in adapting and evolving Vay’s global safety framework to meet the needs of a fast-growing US operation. This role can be based in Las Vegas. We are open to supporting relocation to the US, including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Requirements

5-10+ years of experience operational safety, safety engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience leading incident investigations and safety process improvements.
Strong analytical and communication skills with a structured and proactive work style.
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
Experience fostering or contributing to safety culture development within an organization.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering or similar field (Safety, Automotive, Systems, Mechanical, or equivalent).
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar) to support safety metrics and reporting.
Background in highly regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g., aviation, mobility, robotics).
Experience setting up or managing safety management systems (SMS).
Experience in autonomous vehicles, aviation, UAS, robotics, or other safety-critical mobility domains is strongly valued.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the operational safety framework for Vay’s remote driving operations, while defining the safety KPIs, thresholds, and data-driven improvements that guide how we measure and scale safety across the business.
Own the operational safety framework for Vay’s remote driving operations globally
Define safety KPIs, thresholds, and data-driven safety improvements
Lead and continuously improve operational safety processes, procedures, and standards
Drive root cause analyses and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Act as the key contact for all operational safety topics within the Las Vegas operations
Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a safety-focused culture across the organization
Develop and optimize data-driven tools and methods for incident tracking and risk analysis
Represent Operational Safety in cross-functional reviews, audits, and compliance initiatives