Energy Marshal

Zohorecruit; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks an experienced Energy Marshal for a major ground-up data center project in the South Bend area. The role focuses on energy isolation, energization, and electrical safety throughout construction, startup and commissioning.

The successful candidate will coordinate with electrical contractors, commissioning teams and client representatives to ensure all energized work is planned and executed safely, with strict adherence to LOTO and NFPA 70E standards.

Qualifications

• Recent data center or mission-critical construction experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of LOTO and hazardous energy control.
• Experience supporting energization and commissioning of complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures across the project.
• Coordinate energy isolation and energization activities.
• Review and approve switching procedures, energization plans and MOPros.
• Maintain energy isolation records, permits and tracking documentation.
• Verify systems are safely isolated before work begins.
• Coordinate electrical shutdowns, startups and power transitions.
• Support commissioning and system energization activities.
• Conduct field audits and ensure compliance with energy control procedures.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, commissioning teams and project management staff.

Skills

Data center experience

Electrical safety procedures

Contractor coordination

LOTO (lockout/tagout)

Energy isolation and energization

Tools

LOTO procedures

MOP review

NFPA 70E knowledge

Job description

South Bend, United States

We are working with a General Contractor delivering a major 350,000 sq. ft. data center development in the South Bend area and are looking to appoint an experienced Energy Marshal to join the project team.

This is a critical site-based role responsible for managing and overseeing energy isolation, energization and electrical safety procedures throughout construction, startup and commissioning.

Recent data center or mission-critical construction experience is essential.

The Role

The Energy Marshal will work closely with the project team, electrical contractors, commissioning teams and client representatives to ensure all energized and de-energized work is planned, controlled and carried out safely.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and enforcing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures across the project
• Coordinating energy isolation and energization activities
• Reviewing and approving switching procedures, energization plans and Methods of Procedure
• Maintaining energy isolation records, permits and tracking documentation
• Verifying systems are safely isolated before work begins
• Coordinating electrical shutdowns, startups and power transitions
• Supporting commissioning and system energization activities
• Conducting field audits and ensuring compliance with energy control procedures
• Coordinating closely with electrical contractors, commissioning teams, Superintendents and Project Managers
• Ensuring compliance with site safety procedures, OSHA requirements and NFPA 70E
• Communicating changes in system status and energization activities across the wider project team
• Identifying risks associated with energized systems and driving corrective action where required

Systems May Include

• Medium and low-voltage electrical distribution
• Switchgear and switchboards
• UPS systems
• Generators and paralleling gear
• Transformers
• Busway and electrical distribution equipment
• Mechanical plant and associated powered systems
• Temporary and permanent power systems

What We’re Looking For

• Recent data center or mission-critical construction experience is essential
• Previous Energy Marshal, Electrical Safety, Commissioning or similar experience
• Strong understanding of LOTO and hazardous energy control
• Experience supporting energization and commissioning of complex electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction and site safety procedures
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical safety requirements
• Ability to review switching procedures, MOPs and energy isolation plans
• Strong communication skills and confidence coordinating multiple contractors and project stakeholders
• Ability to work full-time on site in the South Bend area

This is an opportunity to take ownership of energy control and safe energization activities across a major ground-up data center project.

If you have recent data center experience and a strong background in electrical safety, commissioning or energy isolation, we would be keen to speak with you.