Energy Marshal

About the role

The Energy Marshal is a safety professional who will ensure the safe execution of energization and isolation activities, with a focus on energy isolation procedures, auditing practices, and providing expert guidance on energy isolation standards. A strong safety background and technical expertise in energy isolation, particularly in data center environments, is critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commissioning process during construction from pre-energization through project completion and turnover.
• Manage electrical room access permits and electrical room attendance.
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities.
• Verify the commission plan and review quality reports.
• Complete pre-energization inspections.
• Oversee the LOTO program on site.
• Review and audit energy isolation procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for energy isolation practices and provide guidance to teams.
• Attend daily and weekly High Risk Activity (HRA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) meetings and provide procedure preparation support associated with Energy Isolation.
• Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Communicate complex technical solutions and energy-related concepts to both engineers and non-engineers.
• Audit site practices against established standards as part of the safety assurance role.
• Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems are designed and implemented effectively and in compliance with standards.
• Provide expert guidance on energy isolation in environments with multiple energy sources, with a particular focus on electrical systems.
• Serve as an independent authority for stopping all unsafe work practices regarding Energy Isolation.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field.
• NFPA 70E Certification.
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Experience with data center construction and commissioning standards and practices.
• Ability to understand and ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment across various voltages, including AC and DC systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams to drive process improvements.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Proficiency in auditing site practices against written standards.
• Ability to lift in excess of 30 lbs when needed, climb ladders, and crawl into tight spaces for inspection and to complete energization of equipment.
• Familiarity with multiple energy sources, particularly in data centers, with an emphasis on electrical systems.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program