Energy Marshal

Shamrock Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Consulting's client is building large-scale data center capacity in Columbus and seeks an Energy Marshal who owns site safety when energized. You will manage isolation, control, and grounding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic sources through construction, commissioning, and startup.

On site you prevent energization, enforce LOTO, review energy hazards, coordinate across teams, keep records, and train staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data center construction, industrial commissioning, or high voltage environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout programs and energy isolation procedures.
• Familiarity with data center power and mechanical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear).
• Ability to read electrical one-line drawings and P&IDs.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification is preferred.
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification is highly preferred.
• Independent, strong leadership and decision-making on site.
• Clear communication and meticulous documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce LOTO procedures for all energy sources on site.
• Verify and approve energy isolation points before work on energized systems.
• Conduct pre-work safety reviews and energy hazard assessments.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams to de-energize and ground systems.
• Audit and inspect LOTO devices, tags, and isolation procedures regularly.
• Maintain records of energy isolations, permits, and clearances.
• Serve as single point of control for re-energizing systems post-work.
• Stop unsafe work involving energy sources immediately.
• Train and coach site personnel on energy control procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations involving energy events.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.

Skills

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Energy isolation leadership

Leadership on site

Communication skills

Documentation & record keeping

Education

OSHA 30 Hour Construction

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certification

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

Switchgear

Electrical diagrams / P&IDs

Job description

The Role

Our client is building large scale data center capacity, and they need an Energy Marshal who owns site safety when things get energized. You'll be responsible for the safe isolation, control, and management of every energy source on the job, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, through construction, commissioning, and startup.

This is the person on site who prevents accidental energization, keeps work practices safe, and protects people and equipment during the highest risk phases of the project. If you've been the one everybody checks with before a breaker moves, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Oversee and enforce Lockout/Tagout procedures for all energy sources on site.
• Verify and approve energy isolation points before any work starts on electrical, mechanical, or other energized systems.
• Conduct pre-work safety reviews and energy hazard assessments for construction and commissioning tasks.
• Coordinate with the electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams to make sure systems are properly de-energized and grounded.
• Audit and inspect LOTO devices, tags, and isolation procedures on a regular basis.
• Keep accurate records of all energy isolations, permits, and clearances.
• Serve as the single point of control for re-energizing systems once work is complete and verified.
• Stop any unsafe work involving energy sources immediately.
• Train and coach site personnel on energy control procedures and best practices.
• Take part in incident investigations involving energy related events.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of experience in data center construction, industrial commissioning, or high voltage electrical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout programs and energy isolation procedures.
• Familiarity with data center power and mechanical systems, including UPS, generators, and switchgear.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical one-line drawings and P&IDs.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification is preferred.
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification is highly preferred.
• The confidence to work independently and make critical safety calls under pressure.
• Clear communication and real leadership on a jobsite.
• A detail oriented approach to documentation and record keeping.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience as an Energy Marshal, LOTO Coordinator, or Electrical Safety Supervisor.
• Time on hyperscale or mission critical data center projects.
• Knowledge of commissioning Levels 3 through 5 and integrated systems testing.