Zoox
Safety Policy and Strategy
FieldSafetySpecialist
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“Field Safety Specialist at Zoox. Skills: Operational Safety, Field Safety Operations, continuous improvement, process management, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management. on-the-ground operational and field safety initiatives. spearheading development and implementing effective customer-focused safety processes”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the highest level of safety in operations; Ensure that relevant operational safety metrics are tracked, reported, and used by internal stakeholders to manage safety risks
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; risk-based approach
availability for 2nd and 3rd shift rotations, weekends, and holidays, quarterly travel between sites, Support incident on-call duties across the organization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of applicable experience in Operational Safety, Field Safety Operations, Occupational Safety & Health, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Management, or a similar role in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity is seen as an opportunity or a combination of equivalent education and experience., BS in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Emergency Management, or equivalent field.
Nice to Have
Experience in the automotive or autonomous driving technology industry, including transportation safety operations., Background as a first responder, involving vehicle incident response and investigation., Knowledge of high voltage DC systems, lithium-ion batteries, and familiarity with industry safety standards like AVSC Best Practices and ISO 39000 series.
What You'll Do.
on-the-ground operational and field safety initiatives
spearheading development and implementing effective customer-focused safety processes
drive the continuous improvements of our Robotaxi operations through the lens of safety
evaluate field safety operations to define and implement processes that are repeatable across different vehicle platforms and locations
continually improve our lessons learned from operations and incidents
Lead local on-the-ground operational safety requirements to drive rapid response to vehicles involved in Incidents.
Gather data and information
and collect evidence as needed for vehicle safety events
potential safety incidents
close-calls/near-misses
and concerns involving Zoox vehicles during testing and service operations
Lead deep-dive learning events into vehicle safety events and implement mitigations and solutions as appropriate
Collaborate with the training department to develop and execute comprehensive training programs
Support the continuing development and implementation of successful operational safety and compliance programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; collaborating primarily with the East Coast operations teams and Corporate Operations Teams, EHS & Legal, and Security personnel; working closely on complex issues with our Fleet Operations, Vehicle Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Legal teams; Establish close collaboration and build trusting relationships with other crew members from cross-functional teams in order to advise and support on safety-critical findings or events; Actively champion and promote the One Zoox value by prioritizing team collaboration and support.
Communication Scope
empathetic communication style
Full Job Description
## Description The Field Safety Specialist (FSS) will be responsible for on-the-ground operational and field safety initiatives for East Coast operations, including Washington, D.C., Atlanta, GA, and new cities as needed. This role requires availability for 2nd and 3rd shift rotations, weekends, and holidays, as well as quarterly travel between sites. You will be responsible for spearheading development and implementing effective customer-focused safety processes commensurate with Zoox’s safety innovative leadership. Additionally, the FSS is expected to drive the continuous improvements of our Robotaxi operations through the lens of safety. As the Field Safety Specialist, you will continually evaluate field safety operations to define and implement processes that are repeatable across different vehicle platforms and locations to ensure the highest level of safety in operations. You will continually improve our lessons learned from operations and incidents, including working closely on complex issues with our Fleet Operations, Vehicle Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Legal teams to ensure a rigorous, disciplined, risk-based approach. The role will involve collaborating primarily with the East Coast operations teams and Corporate Operations Teams, EHS & Legal, and Security personnel. The successful candidate will be able to support other Zoox safety efforts, including Operational Safety, Safety Planning, Policy, Design, and Risk Assessment activities. ## In this role, you will Lead local on-the-ground operational safety requirements to drive rapid response to vehicles involved in Incidents. Support incident on-call duties across the organization with poise and professionalism. This includes technical understanding of issues, problem-solving, and quick decision-making. Gather data and information, conduct interviews, and collect evidence as needed for vehicle safety events, potential safety incidents, close-calls/near-misses, and concerns involving Zoox vehicles
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