Energy Marshal

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC seeks an Energy Marshal to serve as the on-site authority for hazardous energy control on Mission Critical projects. This full-time, on-site role sits at the intersection of construction safety and MEP operations for hyperscale data centers.

You will lead the Energy Control Plan, oversee LOTO activities, coordinate energization with trades and owners, and ensure NFPA 70E/OSHA compliance with thorough documentation and daily safety briefings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Mission Critical construction, electrical safety oversight, or data center commissioning.
• NFPA 70E (current), OSHA 30-Hour, and First Aid / CPR / AED certifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, one-line drawings, and arc flash studies.
• Strong communication skills; able to lead safety meetings and hold trade contractors accountable.

Responsibilities

• Energy Control Plan: Lead and coordinate the site Energy Control Plan from pre-construction through commissioning and client turnover.
• LOTO Oversight: Serve as Authorizing Energy Marshal; lead and coordinate lockout/tagout activities across all trade partners and OFCI vendors.
• Energization Coordination: Review energization plans, MOPs, and switching orders; coordinate with subcontractors and owner teams.
• Compliance & Auditing: Lead field audits for NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance; maintain documentation for client review.
• Training & Communication: Coordinate electrical safety orientations; lead daily pre-task briefings; communicate energized systems.
• Incident Management: Investigate energy control incidents; drive corrective actions to resolution.

Skills

Mission Critical construction

Electrical safety oversight

Data center commissioning

Strong communication

Education

NFPA 70E certification

OSHA 30-Hour

First Aid/ CPR/ AED certifications

Tools

Reading electrical diagrams

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is hiring an Energy Marshal to serve as the on-site authority for all hazardous energy control activities on our Mission Critical projects. This is a hybrid role at the intersection of construction safety and MEP operations — purpose-built for the complexity of hyperscale data center construction. Full-time, project-based, 100% on-site.

• Energy Control Plan: Lead and coordinate the site Energy Control Plan from pre-construction through commissioning and client turnover.
• LOTO Oversight: Serve as Authorizing Energy Marshal; lead and coordinate lockout/tagout activities across all trade partners and OFCI vendors, ensuring correct application, documentation, and removal of devices.
• Energization Coordination: Lead and coordinate review of energization plans, MOPs, and switching orders; facilitate system activations with MEP subcontractors, commissioning agents, and owner operations teams.
• Compliance & Auditing: Lead and coordinate field audits for NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance; verify arc flash hazard assessments and PPE requirements; maintain complete documentation packages for client review.
• Training & Communication: Coordinate site-specific electrical safety orientations; lead daily pre-task briefings; maintain real-time communication of energized systems and restricted spaces.
• Incident Management: Lead and coordinate investigations on any energy control near-miss or incident; drive corrective actions through resolution.

Required

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years experience in Mission Critical construction, electrical safety oversight, or data center commissioning
• NFPA 70E (current), OSHA 30-Hour, and First Aid / CPR / AED certifications
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K and NFPA 70E
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, one-line drawings, and arc flash studies
• Strong communication skills; able to lead safety meetings and hold trade contractors accountable

Preferred

• NFPA CESCP certification or Journeyman / Master Electrician license
• Prior experience as Authorizing Energy Marshal on a hyperscale or colocation data center campus
• Familiarity with hyperscale and colocation operator energy program standards
• The following certifications are preferred but will be provided by Brasfield & Gorrie upon hire: LOTO, FOD, Electrical Room / Arc Flash Awareness Training, and site-specific ECP orientation