Energy Marshal

About the role

The Energy Marshal is an essential leader in the energy management process at a hyperscale data center construction site. This position ensures the safe execution of all energy-related activities, including overseeing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, electrical isolation, and re-energization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Energy Isolation & Electrical Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive LOTO programs for the construction site, ensuring all personnel are trained and compliant with safety protocols.
• Oversee the isolation, de-energization, and re-energization of electrical systems to guarantee a safe working environment during both construction and commissioning phases.
• Cookout Permit Issuance: Coordinate, review, and approve LOTO permits, ensuring that all electrical and mechanical systems requiring energy isolation are documented and safely managed throughout the project.
• LOTO Auditing & Verification: Conduct regular audits and inspections to confirm adherence to LOTO procedures and verify that energy isolation steps are correctly followed by all site personnel.

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Safety Leadership: Function as the on-site authority for energy safety practices, enforcing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 70E) as well as project-specific safety requirements.
• Client and GC Reporting: Provide detailed, accurate reports on energy management activities to the General Contractor and client, ensuring all parties are informed of the status and outcomes of electrical operations.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Perform thorough risk assessments of electrical and mechanical systems, identifying potential hazards associated with energy operations. Develop mitigation strategies to minimize risks.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting: In the event of an electrical safety incident or near miss, lead detailed investigations, prepare formal reports, and implement corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Electrical Systems Safety Reviews: Ensure that all high-voltage electrical systems and equipment are reviewed for safety compliance prior to energization or commissioning, addressing any identified deficiencies immediately.

• Commissioning Phase Energy Management

• Collaborate closely with commissioning teams to manage energy systems' integration into the facility, ensuring smooth and safe energization, startup, and testing processes.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Lead the coordination of electrical shutdowns, power-ups, and system transitions between the construction and commissioning phases, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Electrical Systems Troubleshooting: Serve as the technical expert in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical system issues that may arise during construction or commissioning, working in tandem with electrical contractors and engineers.

• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the General Contractor, client representatives, electrical and mechanical subcontractors, and the commissioning team to ensure alignment and transparency in all energy-related activities.
• Daily Briefings & Communication: Conduct regular safety meetings, briefings, and toolbox talks with all site personnel regarding energy isolation procedures, potential hazards, and upcoming work requiring electrical shutdowns or re-energization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Energy Management, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 4-6 years of direct experience managing energy safety processes, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), on large-scale construction projects, preferably in the data center, industrial, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working on hyperscale data center construction projects is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems, energy isolation techniques, and regulatory compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and similar standards.