Operations Safety Specialist

Motional • Las Vegas, NV

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Safety Specialist leads frontline operational safety assurance for Motional’s autonomous vehicle operations in Las Vegas. Reporting to the Senior Operations Safety Manager, the role conducts assigned operational safety investigations, follows up on near misses and safety concerns, and performs recurring field audits across driverless and operator-supported missions. The specialist partners with Operations and Engineering to identify hazards, track corrective actions through closure, improve operating procedures, support incident response readiness, and contribute to safety training.

The position works across Motional’s Enterprise Safety organization, which supports the safe, reliable, and responsible testing and deployment of the autonomous vehicle fleet. The role also supports incident-response exercises and evaluations, reporting and escalation workflows, operational risk-assessment tools, safety metrics, and coordination with external safety teams.

The role is based in Las Vegas and involves fieldwork in changing weather and road conditions, with exposure to pedestrian traffic, mechanical and computer parts, and occasional fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is low to moderate. Occasional non-standard shifts or on-call incident support may be required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in operational safety, investigations, auditing, or risk management in safety-critical environments, or at least 1 year when paired with a relevant degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Aviation, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical knowledge of risk-assessment frameworks, root-cause analysis (RCA), and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) tracking through closure.
• Understanding of human performance principles, including situational awareness, automation complacency, fatigue, distraction, and cognitive workload.
• Ability to interview frontline personnel, distinguish objective facts from assumptions, and write clear, defensible technical incident reports for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage assigned work independently and collaborate with frontline personnel, Operations leaders, and Engineering.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Comfort operating test fleet assets and conducting public-road field observations.
• Ability to support occasional non-standard shifts or on-call incident support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working alongside autonomous systems, Mission Control, remote vehicle assistance, or commercial fleet dispatch environments.
• Experience with incident management platforms such as incident.io or ServiceNow and spreadsheet-based safety metric tracking.
• Proficiency with Jira and the Atlassian suite for task management, bug tracking, and action-item workflows.
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) or professional credentials such as ASP, CSP, or certified safety auditor coursework.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; gather missing information and escalate urgent or unresolved risks through established processes.
• Support Incident Leads during response and recovery and conduct operational safety investigations.
• Collect operator statements and relevant records, coordinate with Engineering on technical findings and contributing factors, and prepare incident reports.
• Track corrective actions with accountable owners and due dates, verify completion, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend closure.
• Conduct field observations and audits of SOP compliance and reporting practices across driverless and operator-supported missions; document findings and follow up on improvements.
• Plan and conduct Incident Response Procedure drills, tabletop exercises, and role-specific readiness evaluations; document results and track findings through resolution.
• Support maintenance and testing of incident reporting and escalation workflows.
• Review incident documentation and evidence completeness while following established access controls.
• Develop and improve operator risk-assessment tools, adverse-condition protocols, and other processes addressing operational safety risks.
• Analyze safety reports, recurring concerns, and audit findings; prepare safety metrics and recommendations for Operations leadership.
• Work with trainers to review safety curricula, incorporate lessons learned, and improve operator guidance and job aids.
• Support the Senior Operations Safety Manager’s coordination with external safety teams by preparing findings and tracking agreed follow-up actions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• The role may include bonus or company equity; specific details are available from the recruiter.

What This Job Offers

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