Energy Marshal

Energy Marshal

Job Overview

An established national construction firm is seeking an experienced Construction Energy Marshal to support mission-critical data center projects. This role serves as the on-site authority responsible for planning, coordinating, controlling, and documenting all energy isolation, energization, and safety-critical activities on complex construction sites.
The Construction Energy Marshal plays a critical role in protecting personnel, equipment, and operational continuity by enforcing strict energy control procedures aligned with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and data center best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce a Project Energy Control Plan tailored to mission-critical infrastructure
• Manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for:
  • Medium-voltage systems (5kV-35kV)
  • Switchgear and switchboards
  • UPS systems and battery strings
  • Generators and paralleling gear
  • Mechanical plants, CRAC/CRAH systems, and controls infrastructure
• Verify zero-energy state prior to work execution
• Maintain detailed switching logs, isolation tracking, and energization matrices
• Lead and coordinateenergization sequencing for:
  • Utility tie-ins
  • Generator startup
  • UPS transitions and static bypass operations
  • A/B system commissioning
  • Mechanical equipment energization
  • Live campus expansions
• Coordinate closely with utility providers, owner operations teams, and commissioning authorities
• Ensure no unplanned impact to live operational environments
• Review and approve Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Energized Work Permits
• Validate arc flash studies, labeling, and PPE requirements prior to energization
• Manage transition from temporary to permanent power
• Oversee black-building tests and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Validate system redundancy (N, N+1, 2N architectures)
• Conduct daily field audits of LOTO compliance
• Enforce NFPA 70E requirements and maintain stop-work authority for unsafe conditions
• Lead energy hazard pre-task planning meetings
• Monitor battery safety, fuel systems, and stored-energy risks
• Maintain redlined one-line diagrams and real-time energized system status
• Issue regular energy status reports to project leadership and stakeholders
• Support documentation of energy-related incidents and near misses

Required Skills & Experience

• Mission-critical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate across multiple MEP disciplines
• Calm, decisive leadership during high-risk testing and energization events
• Strong communication skills with engineering, commissioning, and operations teams
• Ability to manage fast-paced schedules and phased turnovers
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade background strongly preferred)
• 8+ years of construction supervision experience in data center or mission-critical environments
• Extensive experience with electrical and mechanical commissioning of critical systems
• Strong understanding of redundancy concepts, system interdependencies, and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, single-line diagrams, and commissioning scripts
• Demonstrated leadership in safety-critical environments
• Direct experience delivering Tier III and/or Tier IV data centers
• Familiarity with data center commissioning best practices
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or equivalent safety certifications

Work Location

• Covington, GA
• New Albany, OH
• South Bend, IN
• East Mesa, AZ

• Local Candidates (within 100 miles of the job site)
• No per diem
• 5 days Monday - Friday onsite
• Candidates outside 100 mile radius
• $4,300 a month (about $178 a day)
• $1,800 travel incentive bonus
• Schedule will be 12 days on, 5 days off
• Out of state candidates
• Travel is comped
• 12 days on, 5 days off schedule
• $4,300 a month per diem
• $1,800 travel incentive bonus

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement and savings plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Volunteer time-off programs
• Employee discount programs

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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