Electrical Safety Marshal: Field Leader & LOTO Expert

Actalent; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

$195/day per diem (up to 7 days)

Relocation costs covered

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Energy Marshal to oversee the project Electrical Safety Plan, authorize activities on energized and de-energized equipment, and lead safety reviews with contractors. The role emphasizes NFPA 70E training, LOTO oversight, and QA/QC across Data Center environments.

The position is contract to hire, onsite in Herndon, VA, with 7am-4pm hours, travel considerations, and a pay range of $60–$65 per hour. Eligible benefits and relocation support are noted.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with LOTO and QA/QC in data center inspections.
• Background in Construction Management and MEP.

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-Eenergization meetings.
• 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.

Skills

NFPA 70E Certification

Data Centers & Electrical Construction

Medium Voltage & Commissioning

LOTO

QA/QC in Data Center Inspections

Construction Management & MEP

5–10 years experience

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Energy Marshal to oversee the project Electrical Safety Plan, authorize activities on energized and de-energized equipment, and lead safety reviews with contractors. The role emphasizes NFPA 70E training, LOTO oversight, and QA/QC across Data Center environments.

The position is contract to hire, onsite in Herndon, VA, with 7am-4pm hours, travel considerations, and a pay range of $60–$65 per hour. Eligible benefits and relocation support are noted.