Energy Marshal

About the role

The Energy Marshal serves as the primary onsite authority responsible for managing, coordinating, and controlling all electrical energization and de-energization activities throughout the data center project lifecycle. This role oversees the full scope of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) operations, equipment start-ups, breaker manipulations, and system energization sequences to ensure all work is performed safely, consistently, and in strict compliance with FTI’s Energy Control Program, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and project-specific energization protocols.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive oversight for all energy management duties
• View and approve all change of energy permits ensuring there is a comprehensive review by appropriate parties (i.e. owner of utility, specialists such as electrical engineer where appropriate)
• Verify all SBS (Step by Step) processes on permits and method of procedures (MOPs) are appropriate to the task and approved, prior to commencing work
• Communicate and coordinate with all stakeholders (utility service companies, substation contractor, owner, DCOPS, DCS, Trade partners, etc.) as we energize
• Verify Lockout – Tag Out (LOTO) program is in place, understood by all participants, and training is performed as deemed appropriate
• Verify that all energized rooms / systems have a controlled access process in place
• Verify that all qualified and competent person(s) are designated for all high-risk activities (i.e. Live-Dead-Live (LDL), Infrared (IR) Scanning, etc.)
• Verify accurate and up-to-date single-lines/one-lines are in place and work is tracked accordingly
• Verifies all processes and procedures are in place and meets established criteria, prior to start-up, switching, or any other Commissioning (Cx) activities
• Reports all deficiencies, near misses or incidents immediately to all stakeholders
• Performs regular assessments on energy management training and its implementation on the project
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Electrical engineering degree, journeyman license, NETA certification
• Experience: 10+ years of electrical safety or commissioning experience or as determined by leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum travel: 80%
• Work Schedule: Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and project-specific energization protocols

Benefits

FTI provides industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members.