Energy Isolation Lead - Data Center Safety

STO Building Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Energy Marshal to oversee energization and isolation activities in data center environments. You will assess energy isolation standards, audit practices, and guide teams to ensure safe commissioning from pre-energization to turnover.

A strong safety background and NFPA 70E certification are required. You will lead energy isolation procedures, review quality and commissioning plans, and participate in High Risk Activity meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field.
• NFPA 70E Certification.
• Experience with DC construction and commissioning standards and practices.
• Ability to understand and ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment across various voltages, including AC and DC systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams to drive process improvements.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Proficiency in auditing site practices against written standards.
• Familiarity with multiple energy sources, particularly in data centers, with an emphasis on electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• The Energy Marshal requires many different roles with specific duties to manage the commissioning process during construction from pre-energization through project completion and turn over.
• Managing electrical room access permits and electrical room attendance.
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities.
• Responsible for verifying the commission plan and reviewing quality reports.
• Complete any pre-energization inspections.
• Responsible for the LOTO program on site.
• Review and audit energy isolation procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for energy isolation practices and provide guidance to teams.
• Attends daily and weekly High Risk Activity (HRA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Meetings and provides procedure preparation support associated with Energy Isolation
• Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Communicate complex technical solutions and energy-related concepts to both engineers and non-engineers.
• Audit site practices against established standards as part of the safety assurance role.
• Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems are designed and implemented effectively and in compliance with standards.
• Provide expert guidance on energy isolation in environments with multiple energy sources, with a particular focus on electrical systems.
• Serves as an independent authority for stopping all unsafe work practices regarding Energy Isolation.
• 7 years commercial construction experience preferred
• Participating in Weekly Safety Meetings

Skills

Communication

Auditing

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an Energy Marshal to oversee energization and isolation activities in data center environments. You will assess energy isolation standards, audit practices, and guide teams to ensure safe commissioning from pre-energization to turnover.

A strong safety background and NFPA 70E certification are required. You will lead energy isolation procedures, review quality and commissioning plans, and participate in High Risk Activity meetings.