Data Center Energy Marshal & Electrical Safety Lead

Insight Global; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to lead hazardous energy control, LOTO compliance, and energization activities across multiple data center campuses under construction.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of MV/LV systems, strong coordination with general contractors and commissioning teams, and the ability to approve or pause energization when safety concerns arise. NFPA 70E and arc‑flash safety compliance are essential, as are relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as an Energy Marshal or equivalent leadership role in energization.
• Experience in mission-critical facilities or large-scale utility projects.
• Ability to lead energization planning from procurement through execution.
• Experience writing and approving switching procedures, LOTO, isolation plans, and energization plans.
• Hands-on with MV and LV electrical distribution systems and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc flash safety, and energized work practices.
• NFPA 70E Qualified Person training and First Aid/CPR/AED certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own hazardous energy control programs across multiple active construction sites.
• Review, approve, audit switching plans, LOTO procedures, energization sequences, and zero-energy verification.
• Lead pre-energization and energization coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Approve, pause, or stop energization, isolation, and restoration activities for safety.
• Audit electrical safety programs, permits, JHAs, arc flash requirements, and PPE compliance.
• Manage Kirk Key interlocks and tamper seal programs.
• Maintain energization logs, permits, switching docs, and isolation registers.
• Coordinate activities among GC, electrical subs, commissioning, utilities, and operations.
• Support development of standardized energization and Energy Marshal programs across campuses.
• Mentor site Energy Marshals and electrical safety personnel.

Skills

Energy safety leadership

LOTO knowledge

Arc flash awareness

Electrical safety compliance

Reading electrical drawings

Project coordination

Energization planning

MV/LV distribution knowledge

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to lead hazardous energy control, LOTO compliance, and energization activities across multiple data center campuses under construction.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of MV/LV systems, strong coordination with general contractors and commissioning teams, and the ability to approve or pause energization when safety concerns arise. NFPA 70E and arc‑flash safety compliance are essential, as are relevant certifications.