Deputy Energy Marshal

Location: Wichita Falls - North Texas Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Deputy Energy Marshal supports the Energy Marshal Manager in the execution, coordination, and field-level control of electrical energization, de-energization, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities for large-scale data center construction projects. This role assists with energization readiness, documentation control, LOTO tracking, access control, field verification, and stakeholder coordination to ensure work is performed safely, consistently, and in accordance with Hays Electrical Services’ Energy Control Program, NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, and project-specific energization protocols. The Deputy Energy Marshal serves as a field execution partner to the Energy Marshal Manager, helping maintain real-time visibility of energized work boundaries, electrical room status, equipment readiness, and compliance with approved energization and energy-control processes. Key Responsibilities Support implementation of the project energization and LOTO governance program within HES’ electrical scope of workAssist the Energy Marshal Manager with execution of the project-specific energization safety plan and related energy-control proceduresHelp coordinate energization planning with field supervision, commissioning representatives, the general contractor, vendor partners, and other project stakeholdersParticipate in energization readiness meetings, daily coordination meetings, and field planning discussions to confirm scope, sequencing, hazards, and required controlsAssist with reviewing and organizing required documentation, including PTPs, LOTO plans, energization schedules, AHAs, equipment certifications, QA/QC records, and related closeout documentationMaintain organized, audit-ready energization and LOTO documentation in accordance with HES and project requirementsSupport daily updates to single-line diagrams, breaker schedules, energized equipment postings, LOTO tracking boards, and room status logs to reflect current field conditionsAssist with verifying that LOTO procedures are properly applied, documented, monitored, and maintained throughout energized and de-energized work activitiesSupport control of LOTO stations by helping verify locks, tags, permits, boundaries, authorization lists, and access requirements before switching or start-up activities beginParticipate in pre-energization field inspections to confirm equipment condition, labeling, barriers, signage, access restrictions, QA/QC closeout status, and hazard boundaries are in place before energization activities proceedAssist with end-of-day verification checks to confirm equipment, electrical rooms, and controlled work areas are left in a safe and secure conditionMaintain a strong field presence in electrical rooms, energized gear areas, energization preparation zones, and locations where switching, testing, or commissioning activities occurCommunicate observed risks, documentation gaps, equipment status changes, and field-level issues to the Energy Marshal Manager and applicable project leadershipAssist with validating qualified-worker status, training documentation, and project orientation requirements for personnel involved in LOTO, switching, energized work, or work on de-energized electrical componentsSupport commissioning and turnover activities by helping communicate equipment availability, system status, access limitations, and readiness conditionsReinforce expectations for energized work boundaries, controlled access, human-performance awareness, and high-risk activity management in the fieldEnsure all activities remain within HES authority, focused on energy-control support, field verification, documentation accuracy, and safe execution within the electrical scope of work Required Education & Qualifications 3–5 years of electrical construction experience with exposure to medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, electrical equipment installation, start-up, or commissioning activitiesWorking knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1926 electrical safety requirements, and LOTO principlesAbility to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment schedules, and basic energization documentationExperience supporting field inspections, construction documentation, LOTO activities, electrical testing, commissioning support, or similar field execution responsibilitiesStrong organizational skills with attention to documentation accuracy, field tracking, and status communicationAbility to communicate effectively with field supervision, electricians, commissioning personnel, safety representatives, and project leadershipAbility to maintain a consistent field presence and reinforce energy-control expectations in active construction and commissioning environments Preferred (not Required) Licensed Journeyman Electrician or equivalent electrical trade backgroundPrior mission-critical or data center construction experienceExposure to energization planning, equipment start-up, commissioning, or Energy Marshal program supportTraining certifications in NFPA 70E, LOTO, or electrical safety/energization programsExperience with digital documentation platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar systems Powered by JazzHR eXiJKTSiZd