Data Center Safety Manager

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 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!

Peterson Cat has a need for a Data Center Safety Manager who can be based at our Hillsboro, OR or San Leandro, CA locations are remotely at any of the locations listed on this announcement.

The Data Center Safety Manager ensures safe execution of Peterson Power Systems’ data center projects nationwide. This role oversees safety processes for generator installation projects, working closely with project teams, contractors, and customers to maintain compliance and prevent incidents. The position supports multiple projects simultaneously, each with 5–15 technicians on-site.

• Develop and implement pre-mobilization safety checklists for data center projects.
• Conduct compliance audits at active job sites to ensure adherence to corporate and regulatory standards.
• Stay current on State specific laws and regulations as they relate to Safety and Workers Compensation.
• Collaborate with project managers and contractors to identify safety hazards and implement safety controls.
• Provide safety training and guidance to Peterson technicians and outside subcontractors.
• Investigate safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with the Power Generation Safety Manager to align safety strategies across business segments.
• Collaborate with Safety Specialist on restricted duty assignments for employees returning from injury or illness.
• Interact with customers to ensure safety expectations are met during project execution.
• Apply corporate Power Generation Safety Policy, including arc flash and medium voltage standards.
• Monitor incident trends and implement measures to reduce risk.
• Support root cause analysis for incidents and near misses.
• Stay current on safety regulations and integrate changes into policies and procedures.
• Oversee regulatory inspections and assist with citation appeals.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee medical information and coordinate with HR on Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Plan for restricted duty assignments for employees returning from injury or illness.
• Travel away from base location up to 75% of the time for audits, investigations, and meetings at branch locations and job sites.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed for business travel.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. 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…