Senior Energy Isolation Lead for Data Centre Commissioning

DPS Group Global; Middenmeer; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to support the construction and commissioning of a large-scale data centre in the Netherlands. You will oversee energisation, de-energisation, electrical isolation and hazardous-energy activities, coordinating with Construction, Commissioning, Electrical and HSE teams to ensure safe energisation and proper LOTO implementation.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of MV/HV/LV distribution, isolation procedures and commissioning in

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe conditions or activities.
• Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent technical background.
• Experience in data centre construction and/or commissioning, ideally hyperscale or large mission-critical projects.
• Demonstrable experience with MV/HV switching, energisation and electrical isolation.
• Knowledge and practical experience with LOTO / Control of Hazardous Energy.
• Familiarity with NEN 3140 and/or NEN 3840.
• Ability to interpret SLDs, electrical distribution architecture and isolation requirements.
• Understanding of arc-flash risks and electrical-safety controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee energisation, de-energisation, isolation and switching activities during construction and commissioning.
• Ensure effective implementation of Energy Isolation and LOTO programme.
• Review energisation plans, switching schedules, Method Statements/MOPs, risk assessments/JHAs, permits and isolation procedures.
• Verify electrical systems are ready and properly controlled before energisation.
• Review contractor and subcontractor compliance with electrical-safety requirements.
• Coordinate energy-isolation activities between General Contractor, commissioning teams, electrical contractors, HSE and operations stakeholders.
• Review SLDs and configurations to understand energy sources, redundancy and isolation needs.
• Support safe commissioning and energisation of MV/HV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators and related infrastructure.
• Maintain robust control of hazardous energy sources during construction and commissioning.
• Participate in pre-energisation reviews and readiness assessments.
• Monitor site practices and intervene when energisation or isolation fails safety standards.
• Assist in investigation and close-out of electrical-safety issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

DPS Group Global is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to support the construction and commissioning of a large-scale data centre in the Netherlands. You will oversee energisation, de-energisation, electrical isolation and hazardous-energy activities, coordinating with Construction, Commissioning, Electrical and HSE teams to ensure safe energisation and proper LOTO implementation.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of MV/HV/LV distribution, isolation procedures and commissioning in