Energy Marshal

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

PTO

Educational Assistance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an Energy Marshal to join our national safety team on data center construction projects. The on-site role plans, coordinates, and documents energy isolation and energization activities to keep high‑voltage and mechanical systems safe.

The position enforces OSHA/NFPA 70E energy control protocols, manages LOTO for MV gear, UPS, generators, and related equipment, and collaborates with commissioning teams to prevent any live operations impact.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 8+ years of construction supervision experience in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical commissioning of critical systems.
• Strong understanding of redundancy concepts and energization sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce the Project Energy Control Plan for data center infrastructure.
• Manage LOTO for medium voltage gear, switchgear, UPS systems, generators and related equipment.
• Verify zero-energy state before work and maintain switching logs.
• Lead energization sequencing for utility tie-ins, generator startup, and IST.
• Coordinate with utility providers and owner operations teams.
• Review and approve MOP and Energized Work Permits.

Skills

Safety management

Energy control

Coordination across MEP

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

OSHA/NFPA 70E knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for an Energy Marshal to join our national safety team!

Do you bring at least 8+ years of successful safety management experience with mission critical projects? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in data center construction who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach?

The Construction Energy Marshal (CEM) is the on-site authority responsible for planning, coordinating, controlling, and documenting all energy isolation and energization activities on data center construction projects.

This role ensures safe execution of high-voltage electrical systems, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, mechanical plants, and controls infrastructure in environments where energized systems may impact live operations.

The Energy Marshal protects personnel, equipment, and uptime by enforcing strict energy control protocols aligned with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and mission-critical best practices.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Develop and enforce the Project Energy Control Plan specific to data center infrastructure.

• Manage LOTO for:

  • Medium voltage gear (5kV-35kV)

  • Switchgear and switchboards

  • UPS systems and battery strings

  • Generators and paralleling gear

  • CRAC/CRAH units and mechanical plants

• Verify zero-energy state prior to work execution.

• Maintain detailed switching logs and isolation tracking.

• Lead energization sequencing for:

  • Utility tie-ins

  • Generator startup

  • UPS static bypass transitions

  • A/B system commissioning

  • Mechanical Equipment.

  • Live campus expansions

• Coordinate with utility providers and owner operations teams.

• Ensure no unplanned impact to existing live data halls.

• Review and approve Method of Procedure (MOP) and Energized Work Permits

• Partner with Commissioning Authority to validate energization boundaries.

• Confirm proper labeling and arc flash studies are in place prior to energization.

• Manage transition from temporary power to permanent power.

• Oversee black building tests and integrated systems testing (IST).

• Validate redundancy integrity (N, N+1, 2N systems).

• Conduct daily field audits of LOTO compliance.

• Enforce NFPA 70E arc flash and PPE requirements.

• Stop work authority for unsafe energy conditions.

• Lead energy hazard pre-task planning discussions.

• Monitor battery safety, fuel systems, and stored energy risks.

• Maintain master energization matrix.

• Track real-time status of energized systems.

• Maintain red-line one-line diagrams.

• Issue daily energy status reports to project leadership and client.

• Assist in documenting all energy-related incidents or near misses.

Some things you should expect to have (Skills & Competencies):

• Mission-critical mindset and attention to detail

• Strong coordination across multiple MEP disciplines

• Calm, decisive leadership during high-risk testing events

• Excellent communication with owners, engineers, and commissioning teams

• Ability to manage fast-paced schedules and phased turnovers

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade background strongly preferred)

• 8+ years of construction supervision experience in mission-critical or data center environments

• Extensive experience with electrical and mechanical commissioning of critical systems

• Strong understanding of redundancy concepts, system interdependencies, and sequencing

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, single-line diagrams, and commissioning scripts

• Demonstrated leadership in safety-critical environments

• Direct experience delivering Tier III or Tier IV data centers

• Familiarity with and data center commissioning best practices

• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or equivalent safety certifications

Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

• Parenting Benefits

• Employee Discount Programs

• Pet insurance

• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.