Energy Marshal - Construction

Hamilton Barnes; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal for a large-scale data center construction project in Texas. The role leads energy isolation, LOTO compliance, and safe energization activities, ensuring adherence to standards and safe delivery of mission-critical work.

You will interpret line drawings, audit site practices, and partner with teams to drive continuous safety improvements. The position requires a minimum of 4 years in energy isolation or related safety fields and a NFPA 70E

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of energy isolation and LOTO practices.
• Experience with data center construction and commissioning standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical room access permits and attendance.
• Ensure safe energization and isolation practices on site.
• Verify commissioning plans and review quality reports.
• Complete pre-energization inspections.
• Own and manage the LOTO program on site.
• Audit energy isolation procedures for safety and efficiency.
• Provide guidance on energy isolation to teams.
• Attend High Risk Activity and Job Hazard Analysis meetings.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities with project teams.
• Explain complex energy concepts to engineers and non-engineers.

Skills

Energy isolation

LOTO

Safety compliance

Electrical drawings

Communication

Auditing practices

Data center construction

NFPA 70E

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Line drawings interpretation

Job description

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join one of the most respected general contractors in the United States, delivering landmark data center and mission-critical construction projects nationwide. The organization is known for its strong safety culture and long-term portfolio of complex infrastructure projects.

This company is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to oversee hazardous energy isolation, LOTO compliance, and safe energization activities on a large-scale data center construction site in Hutto, Texas. This senior safety role serves as the authority on energy safety, ensuring compliance, preventing unsafe work practices, and supporting the safe delivery of mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage electrical room access permits and electrical room attendance
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities
• Verify the commissioning plan and review quality reports
• Complete pre-energization inspections
• Own and manage the LOTO program on site
• Review and audit energy isolation procedures to ensure safety and efficiency
• Act as the subject matter expert for energy isolation practices and provide guidance to teams
• Attend daily and weekly High Risk Activity and Job Hazard Analysis meetings
• 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 LOTO systems are designed and implemented effectively
• Serve as an independent authority for stopping all unsafe work practices regarding energy isolation

Skills/Must Have:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in energy isolation, safety or a related field
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience preferred
• NFPA 70E Certification required
• Experience with data center construction and commissioning standards and practices
• Strong knowledge of LOTO programs and energy isolation procedures
• Ability to interpret line drawings and system redundancies
• Strong communication skills, ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience
• Proficiency in auditing site practices against written standards
• Familiarity with multiple energy sources in data centers with emphasis on electrical systems
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary:

• $120,000 - $150,000 Base Per Annum