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 Zooxs 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 during testing and service operations - Lead deep-dive learning events into vehicle safety events and implement mitigations and solutions as appropriate
- 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
- Collaborate with the training department to develop and execute comprehensive training programs that align with organizational objectives and enhance employee skills and performance.
- Actively champion and promote the One Zoox value by prioritizing team collaboration and support. This includes readily adapting to and willingness to support the changing needs of the team and larger company.
- Support the continuing development and implementation of successful operational safety and compliance programs
- Ensure that relevant operational safety metrics are tracked reported and used by internal stakeholders to manage safety risks
Qualifications
- 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.
- Possesses excellent emotional intelligence with an empathetic communication style that fosters connection collaboration and motivation.
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn Google Workspace Jira Confluence and Slack software applications.
- BS in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Emergency Management or equivalent field.
Bonus Qualifications
- 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.
$117000 - $140000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics machine learning and design Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
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 q...
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 Zooxs 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 during testing and service operations - Lead deep-dive learning events into vehicle safety events and implement mitigations and solutions as appropriate
- 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
- Collaborate with the training department to develop and execute comprehensive training programs that align with organizational objectives and enhance employee skills and performance.
- Actively champion and promote the One Zoox value by prioritizing team collaboration and support. This includes readily adapting to and willingness to support the changing needs of the team and larger company.
- Support the continuing development and implementation of successful operational safety and compliance programs
- Ensure that relevant operational safety metrics are tracked reported and used by internal stakeholders to manage safety risks
Qualifications
- 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.
- Possesses excellent emotional intelligence with an empathetic communication style that fosters connection collaboration and motivation.
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn Google Workspace Jira Confluence and Slack software applications.
- BS in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Emergency Management or equivalent field.
Bonus Qualifications
- 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.
$117000 - $140000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics machine learning and design Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
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