Motional-posted 3 months ago
Las Vegas, NV
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Motional is seeking a dedicated and proactive Safety Team Member to join our team at our Las Vegas Test Track. This critical role will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all personnel, maintaining the environmental integrity of the site, and providing comprehensive operational safety oversight of all autonomous vehicle test activities. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to safety culture, a deep understanding of complex systems, and a proven ability to implement and enforce EHS policies and specialized AV operational safety protocols in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment.

  • Conduct comprehensive safety briefings for test operators and relevant personnel before elevated risk test activities, outlining potential risks and required safety procedures.
  • Review test plans and procedures to identify potential safety concerns and recommend modifications to enhance safety.
  • Provide real-time safety oversight during test activities, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and responding immediately to any unsafe conditions or behaviors.
  • Act as a first responder and coordinate emergency services during test-related incidents.
  • Ensure all test equipment, vehicles, and instrumentation are operated and maintained safely.
  • Verify proper usage and availability of required PPE for all test personnel.
  • Confirm that all test activities are conducted in strict accordance with established safety procedures and operational guidelines.
  • Provide constructive feedback to test teams regarding safety performance and identify opportunities for continuous safety improvement in test methodologies.
  • Serve as the primary EHS point of contact at the test track, fostering a strong safety culture among all employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Support the EHS Manager in implementation and enforcement of Motional's EHS policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Utilize Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment strategies to proactively identify potential hazards at the test track, conduct thorough risk assessments, and direct mitigation strategies.
  • Respond to and investigate all EHS incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Develop, maintain, and conduct drills for emergency response plans (e.g., fire, medical emergencies, hazardous material spills).
  • Conduct regular EHS training sessions for test track personnel, including safety briefings and specialized training on safe operating procedures.
  • Support routine safety inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
  • Stay current with all relevant local, state, and federal EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and ensure the test track's compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in an automotive, testing, R&D, or similarly dynamic industrial environment, with a strong preference for EHS experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience involved with design, testing, or operation of automotive or robotics systems.
  • Proficiency in conducting hazard assessments, risk analysis, incident investigations, and developing corrective actions.
  • Experience reviewing test plans.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH, OHST)
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Project management skills or PMP certification
  • Experience with testing of vehicle subsystems or features (esp. L2-L5 systems)
  • Experience in using issue tracking software or tools (esp. Atlassian Confluence, Jira)
  • Experience in technical writing.
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