Energy Marshal - Electrical & Mechanical

Job Description

Job Description

Energy Marshal - Electrical & Mechanical

Location: Chester, VA

Pay Range: $60.00/hr- $70.00/hr

Per diem available for travelers

Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to join our team and support a project in Chester, VA. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical role in driving a culture of safety, ensur ing compliance, and foster ing a proactive approach to workplace health and safety  on a large-scale, high-visibility project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the site Energy Marshal Program, covering both electrical and mechanical energy management activities.

• Partner with Electrical and Mechanical Trade Partners, Commissioning (Cx), EHS, the GC, Client, vendors, and applicable SMEs to safely coordinate energization, startup, commissioning, LOTO, and hazardous energy activities.

• Review, approve, and audit electrical and mechanical LOTO plans, energy management permits, and site-specific procedures; conduct field inspections to ensure compliance.

• Identify electrical, mechanical, and hazardous energy risks in the field and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures.

• Review energization, startup, and commissioning schedules to ensure required Step-by-Step (SBS) procedures and LOTO plans are approved and in place prior to execution.

• Review and approve SBS procedures, including First Time Energizations (FTE), and verify applicable electrical activities comply with NFPA 70E requirements.

• Review Energized Electrical Work (EEW) permits for work at or above 50V and enforce requirements restricting energized work in accordance with NFPA 70E.

• Oversee mechanical LOTO and hazardous energy control for equipment and systems including ACCs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, water/piping systems, and associated mechanical equipment.

• Review mechanical equipment startup procedures and coordinate with appropriate SMEs on pressure testing and other activities requiring discipline-specific technical expertise.

• Coordinate de-energization, re-energization, shutdowns, and equipment turnover between the Client, Trade Partners, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Verify appropriate access controls are established for energized electrical rooms and controlled mechanical/system areas.

• Verify qualified personnel are properly designated and trained for high-risk activities, including LOTO, Live-Dead-Live (LDL), infrared scanning, and other applicable energy management activities.

• Provide and audit site-specific energy management training, including LOTO, electrical/substation access, hazard identification, and mechanical energy isolation procedures.

• Maintain oversight of energy management documentation and equipment status, including single-line diagrams, LOTO status, energized/de-energized status, and equipment turnover.

• Conduct routine job walks and program audits to verify energy management processes, permits, procedures, PPE, test equipment, and safety controls meet project requirements.

• Participate in Cause Analysis events, prepare associated Client reports, and track energy management-related corrective actions through resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on construction safety experience, preferably MEP scope or data center environment.
• Previous experience as an Energy Marshal 
• NFPA 70E is required 
• LOTO is required 
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, regulations, and safety programs.
• Ability to produce clear reports, develop procedures, and implement effective safety solutions.
• Excellent hazard recognition, data analysis, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.
• Professional on-site presence and the ability to lead teams through incidents or emergencies with composure.

Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.