Energy Marshal, National Data Center

About the role

The Energy Marshal leads and governs safe energization activities within a mission-critical construction environment, ensuring all energization, isolation, and restoration activities comply with electrical safety standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Hazardous Energy Control & Compliance
• Lead and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs across medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Define and manage energy isolation boundaries to protect personnel and infrastructure.
• Verify zero-energy states prior to authorizing maintenance, commissioning, or construction activities.
• Review and approve energized work permits in alignment with NFPA 70E and company policy.
• Establish arc flash boundaries, confirm PPE requirements, and ensure safe approach distances are maintained.
• Audit LOTO logs and subcontractor compliance to ensure procedural adherence and regulatory alignment.
• Energization Management & System Coordination
• Serve as the central authority during switching operations, shutdowns, startups, and system transfers.
• Cook with energization sequences with construction and commissioning teams to maintain schedule and protect critical loads.
• Develop and manage energization permits and control processes.
• Partner with Facilities, Operations, and trade partners to proactively identify and mitigate system risk.
• Participate in commissioning and startup activities to ensure safe system turnover.
• Documentation & Risk Management
• Maintain detailed switching logs, isolation records, and energization tracking documentation.
• Review short circuit coordination studies and confirm alignment of PPE requirements.
• Ensure all hazardous energy documentation is accurate, complete, and retained per policy.
• Support incident investigations and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Communicate real-time energization status updates to project leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Required:
• 10+ years of experience in construction management, power distribution installation, energy isolation, and electrical safety.
• NFPA 70E Certification or NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex energization and LOTO programs.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple energy sources, particularly electrical systems.
• Deep understanding of commissioning processes, testing methodologies, and applicable industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ANSI/BICSI, NETA).
• Proven project management capability with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders.
• PREFERRED:
• Experience in Data Center Construction.
• CX Alloy proficient.
• Procore proficient.
• OSHA 30 certified.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Thorough and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, computer skills, including Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Embody personal integrity and keeps confidences.

Office and Travel

Works in regional office with regular regional travel. In addition to regional meetings and some overnight travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.

The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Contact Information

Email: HR@mcgough.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

including disabled and veterans.

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