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Power Generation Safety Manager

Peterson Cat
Hillsboro, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has the immediate need for an experienced Power Generation Safety Manager based at either our Hillsboro, OR or San Leandro CA location.

The Power Generation Safety Manager is responsible for supporting the safety needs of Peterson Power Systems operations across California and Oregon, including backup generation for utilities, hospitals, marine engines, landfill power, and prime power during grid shutdowns. The role ensures compliance with corporate safety policies and standards, drives continuous improvement in safety performance for approximately, and supports approximately 150 shop and field technicians.

Essential Job Functions

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Implement and oversee compliance with Peterson Power Systems’ safety policies, procedures, and standards, including arc flash and medium voltage safety standards.
  • Conduct compliance audits at assigned service locations and job sites.
  • Partner with service technicians and managers to identify and mitigate risks in shop and field operations.
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs tailored to power generation operations.
  • Monitor incident trends and implement corrective actions to reduce incident rates.
  • Support root cause analysis for incidents and near misses.
  • Monitor safety regulations and advise management of changes; integrate updates into operational policies.
  • Oversee regulatory inspections and support appeals for citations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee medical information and coordinate with HR on Workers’ Compensation cases.
  • Collaborate with Safety Specialist on restricted duty assignments for employees returning from injury or illness.
  • Collaborate closely with the Training Department and Power Generation Trainers to align safety training initiatives.
  • Work in partnership with the Data Center Safety Manager to ensure consistent safety strategies across business segments.
  • Provide safety support primarily for Peterson Power locations in San Martin. CA; Santa Rosa, CA; San Leandro, CA; Redding, CA; Eugene, OR; and Hillsboro, OR.
  • Act as backup for Data Center Safety Manager as directed.
  • Travel up to 50% for audits, investigations, and meetings at branch locations and job sites.
  • Operate company or personal vehicle for business travel.
  • Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Other Job Functions

  • Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
  • Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
  • Respectfully take direction from supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to influence and coach teams without direct authority required.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
  • Completion of OSHA 500 and 510 preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of arc flash safety and medium voltage electrical safety preferred.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college in Safety Administration, Safety Management, or other closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of experience, preferably in power generation or heavy equipment industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Safety experience with power generation work inside/outside utility company substations preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent certification preferred.

The CALIFORNIA annual salary range for this position is $110,581.00 - $138,226.50. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

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This description describes only the general nature and level of work encompassed by this job. This description is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees at this level. Peterson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.

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