Energy Marshal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Energy Marshal Job Description

The Energy Marshal is a highly skilled individual responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of the project Electrical Safety Plan. This role requires ensuring a safe workspace for all employees by authorizing activities related to both energized and de-energized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete NFPA 70E training on Electrical Safety Related Work Practices.
• Assign a competent back-up Deputy Energy Marshal.
• Review the Electrical Energization Safety Program with electrical contractors and commissioning authorities.
• Organize and schedule Pre-Energization meetings five days in advance of energizing or de-energizing critical equipment.
• Identify the CMs Energy Marshal and Deputy Energy Marshal at Pre-Energization meetings, reviewing their roles, authority, and responsibilities.
• Confirm individuals working on energized/de-energized equipment are Qualified Workers based on NFPA 70E, OSHA, or other accepted standards.
• Document Qualified Workers' certifications in a project log.
• Deliver project-specific Electrical Safety Orientations to employees working on energized or de-energized equipment.
• Review the electricians LOTO plan, ensuring it is accurate and properly managed.
• Review electrician and vendor Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Confirm receipt of the approved coordination study and ensure all arc flash labels have been applied to the equipment.
• Track and confirm all required QA/QC is complete and documentation has been submitted.
• Review daily Pre-Task Plans for energization activities.
• Implement effective communication to the project team, identifying daily high-risk activities, energized equipment and spaces, barriers, and off-limit spaces.
• Confirm all pre-energization steps have been completed.
• Coordinate all energization and de-energization activities with appropriate stakeholders.
• Conduct daily kick-off meetings to review LOTO plans with the project team and stakeholders.
• Maintain progress on the posted single line drawings for energized equipment and LOTO.
• Conduct pre-energization daily walks with the electrician and project team. Perform end-of-day walks to confirm all systems are secure.
• Confirm adherence to the LOTO plan and isolation requirements.
• Add Energy Marshal locks to each installed lock box, ensuring the Energy Marshal lock is the last to be removed after confirming the pre-energization inspection is complete.
• Confirm adequate signage and barriers are installed for electrical rooms and spaces with energized equipment.
• Ensure an adequate access control plan is in place for electrical rooms and spaces with energized equipment.
• Wear a safety vest for easy visual identification in the field.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in a related field.
• NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety Training) Certification.
• Experience in Data Centers and Electrical Construction.
• Medium voltage and commissioning experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LOTO.
• Quality Control and Assurance in Data Center and Electrical Inspections.
• Background in Construction Management and MEP.

Work Environment

The position requires on-site work from 7 am to 4 pm or until the project concludes for the day. The role includes monthly planned and approved trips home. Candidates may need to travel or relocate, with relocation costs covered. The position offers 2 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays. For traveling candidates, there is a $195/day per diem for up to 7 days, excluding days they go home.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.

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