Site Safety Compliance Specialist

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Safety Compliance Specialist is to ensure the highest standards of safety are maintained within our business in alignment with industry standards. This specialist is responsible for overseeing safety policies, plans, or procedures, conducting safety assessments, and continuously improving safety procedures while supporting the development and implementation. Additionally, the role involves monitoring operator performance, supporting fitness for duty programs, and supporting broader Workplace Safety initiatives to bolster the safety and reliable operation of our autonomous vehicle fleet.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: To OSHA, EPA, DOT, NHTSA, AQMD, ADA and any other relevant regulations
• Safety Protocols: Analyze and update EHS / Workplace safety plans, policies, and procedures during the entire operational process, including both vehicle and passenger safety.
• Safety Assessments: Conduct regular safety assessments and audits of organizations, procedures, policies, etc. to identify gaps. This includes items such as Incident Response, pre/post mission inspections, training, workplace safety, etc. Identify and address safety risks promptly through appropriate escalation paths.
• Data Analysis: Analyze safety data, including incident reports and safety metrics. Utilize data insights to detect trends, areas needing improvement, and opportunities to enhance organizational safety.\
• Reports: Prepare and submit safety compliance reports while collaborating with the Safety Assurance team. Maintain meticulous records of safety documentation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Safety to address assessment and analysis outcomes, operational safety concerns, implement safety enhancements, and drive continuous improvement in operational safety.
• Safety Culture: Assist the various safety sub-teams by collaborating with cross-functional groups to promote and support safety processes and procedures.
• Maintain a flexible schedule. There may be times when they have to work an earlier or later shift to meet the needs of the business.
• Able to travel to new locations as we open up new sites.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management; job duties may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field or Equivalent Experience

Technical / Specialised Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong passion for safety
• Enthusiasm for the AV industry and mobility is preferred
• Able to present in front of small-medium groups, previous experience with demos or presenting
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills
• Skilled in G-Suite applications including Slides, Sheets, Docs
• Ability to think logically and remove bias from evaluation of problems - demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to properly follow specific instructions and learn tasks quickly - detailed-oriented mindset focused on safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and creative thinking.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• OSHA certificate Qualification, ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
• Experience in the automotive industry or fleet operations is preferred Google Workspace 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 is preferred (esp. Atlassian Confluence, Jira)
• Experience in technical writing is preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally use ladders and step stools.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to office spaces, travel environments, and outside weather conditions. The noise level of the environment is low to high depending on travel and daily work site.

This role is based in our Las Vegas office and requires in-office days each week.