Energy Marshal - Data Centers, Mission Critical

Responsibilities

• Energy Management & Electrical Safety Lead and oversee all energy management activities for the project.
• Review and approve Change of Energy permits, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and Step-by-Step (SBS) switching procedures prior to execution.
• Cook up energization activities with owners, utility providers, commissioning teams, operations personnel, electrical contractors, and trade partners.
• Ensure all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are properly developed, implemented, audited, and maintained.
• Verify that all personnel involved in energized work are appropriately qualified, trained, and authorized.
• Confirm controlled access procedures are established for all energized rooms, equipment, and systems.
• Verify designated competent personnel are assigned for high-risk electrical activities, including live-dead-live testing, infrared scanning, and switching operations.
• Maintain and validate current single-line diagrams, one-line drawings, and system documentation.
• Ensure all commissioning, startup, switching, and energization activities meet established safety and operational requirements.
• Track and verify completion of all required steps within approved energy isolation and energization procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of energy management practices and training effectiveness.
• Report and escalate deficiencies, near misses, incidents, and safety concerns to project leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience working with electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong background as a licensed electrician, electrical foreman, superintendent, commissioning professional, or electrical subject matter expert.
• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, hospitals, manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, power generation, substations, or other large MEP-intensive projects.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems, commissioning processes, switching procedures, and energy isolation practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing and administering Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, arc flash protection, and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating among multiple stakeholders in fast-paced construction environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.