Operations Safety Specialist

Motional • Las Vegas, NV

18h • $81,000 - $102,000

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 role supports safe, reliable, and responsible testing and deployment of Motional’s autonomous vehicle fleet through incident review and investigation, field observations, readiness exercises, safety metrics, and continuous process improvement. It also supports coordination with external safety teams by preparing findings and tracking agreed follow-up actions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in operational safety, investigations, auditing, or risk management within 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, such as 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

• Background 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, including collecting operator statements and relevant records and coordinating with Engineering on technical findings and contributing factors.
• 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 (IRP) 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 curriculum, 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 a bonus or company equity; eligibility and details are not specified.

What This Job Offers

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