Energy Marshal
Job Description
Job Title: Energy Marshal
Job Description
The Energy Marshal is a skilled professional responsible for coordinating, implementing, and managing adherence to the project Electrical Safety Plan. This role holds sole authority in authorizing activities related to working on energized or de-energized equipment, ensuring a safe workspace for all employees.
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 the electrical contractor and commissioning authority.
- Organize and schedule Pre-Energization meetings 5 days in advance of energizing or de-energizing critical equipment.
- Identify the Energy Marshal and Deputy Energy Marshal at Pre-Energization meetings, reviewing their roles, authority, and responsibilities.
- Confirm individuals working on energized or de-energized equipment are Qualified Workers based on NFPA 70E, OSHA, or an accepted qualified electrical safety training standard.
- Document Qualified Workers certifications in a project log.
- Deliver a project-specific Electrical Safety Orientation to employees working on energized or de-energized equipment.
- Review the electrician’s LOTO plan and verify its accuracy and proper management.
- Review electrician and vendor AHA’s.
- Confirm receipt of the approved coordination study and ensure all arc flash labels are applied to the equipment.
- Track and confirm all required QA/QC is complete and documentation has been submitted.
- Review the daily Pre-Task Plan for energization activities.
- Implement adequate 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 posted single line drawings for energized equipment and LOTO.
- Conduct pre-energization daily walks with electricians and project personnel.
- Perform end-of-day walks for electrical equipment to confirm all systems are secure.
- Confirm adherence to the LOTO plan and isolation requirements.
- Add Energy Marshal locks to each installed lock box with a specific colored lock unique to the Energy Marshal.
- 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 as the Energy Marshal in the field.
Essential Skills
- 5-10 Years Experience
- NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety Training) Certificate
- Data Center experience
- Electrical Construction Background
- Medium voltage
- Commissioning Experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in LOTO
- Quality Control on Data Center and Electrical Inspections
- Construction management
- Quality assurance
- MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing)
Work Environment
The work schedule is typically from 7 AM to 4 PM, or as dictated by the project's start and finish times each day. This contracted role offers 2 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays. For candidates who travel, there's an opportunity to return home once a month, with a $268/day per diem available up to 7 days, excluding days spent at home. The work environment may require relocation or travel, and the position is part of a 2-year project with potential for permanent placement
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
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