Energy Marshal

Company Division: BCS

Job Title: Electrical Energy Marshal (1)

Location: Richmond, VA

Assignment Duration: Approximately 3 months

Start Date: ASAP (candidates expected onsite within 2 weeks)

Pay Rate: $65.00 +OT

Per Diem: $150.00/day seven days a week regardless of work schedule

Mob/demob: Miles at the government rate, meals (up to the GSA rate, receipts not required), travel time at the ST rate, and any lodging expensed back according to receipts.

Home Leave: Home leave is provided once a month; travel expenses (mileage or flight) reimbursed.

Hours per week: Schedule is client-directed and will fluctuate week to week.

Drug Screening/Background: Standard

Work Authorizations: Must be authorized to work in the United States

Special Safety Requirements: NFPA70E Training Required

Project Overview

The Client is seeking a contract Energy Marshal to support active electrical construction and commissioning operations at a large-scale industrial manufacturing construction project. This individual will serve as the primary point of accountability for electrical energy control, safety compliance, and LOTO/NFPA 70E adherence across the project site, working under the direction of the Client's site leadership. The role requires a hands-on electrical safety professional with energy control program experience in active construction and commissioning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's primary Energy Marshal, owning energy control program execution and LOTO compliance
• Develop, implement, and audit site-specific lockout/tagout procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333
• Conduct arc flash hazard assessments and ensure all workers in electrical proximity wear appropriate PPE
• Coordinate energization and de-energization sequences with electrical subcontractors, the commissioning team, and the Client's site management
• Maintain and track all energy control permits, isolation logs, and related documentation on a daily basis
• Train craft workers and subcontractor personnel on site-specific energy control procedures and applicable electrical safety standards
• Interface directly with client safety representatives and construction management to ensure alignment with project safety requirements
• Perform field walkdowns to verify isolation integrity and procedure compliance; stop work where deficiencies exist
• Investigate and document energy-related near misses or incidents; participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Comply with all site safety programs, OSHA requirements, and Client safety protocols

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Energy Marshal, Electrical Safety Coordinator, or equivalent role on industrial or commercial construction projects
• Current NFPA 70E training; deep knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333/1926.416 and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, with demonstrated ability to develop and audit site energy control programs
• Experience with high-voltage systems, arc flash hazard analysis, and electrical PPE requirements in active construction and commissioning environments
• Strong communication and training skills; able to work effectively with craft personnel, subcontractors, and client safety representatives simultaneously
• Prior experience as an energy marshal on a manufacturing, data center, or mission-critical project strongly preferred; must be able to mobilize ASAP