Energy Marshal – Data Center / Mission Critical

Elite Executive Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to support large-scale data center construction projects in the Phoenix market. This leadership role focuses on safely energizing complex electrical systems throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical construction background, deep knowledge of energization protocols, LOTO, and coordination with contractors, commissioning teams, operations, and leadership to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical construction, safety, or related fields.
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings and system docs.
• Experience with energization, LOTO, and hazardous-energy controls.
• Data center or mission-critical project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project energization and electrical safety processes.
• Develop and enforce energization plans and protocols.
• Coordinate safe energization across construction and commissioning.
• Manage LOTO and hazardous-energy control procedures.
• Maintain energization records and turnover documentation.
• Collaborate with contractors, MEP teams, and client reps.

Skills

Electrical safety

Energization planning

Project leadership

Coordination

Documentation

Communication

Reading drawings

Job description

Phoenix, Arizona

Elite Executive Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Energy Marshal to support large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects in the Phoenix, Arizona market.

This is a critical project leadership opportunity for an experienced electrical safety professional responsible for controlling and coordinating the safe energization of complex electrical systems throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical construction background, understands electrical safety and energization protocols, and can coordinate contractors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and project leadership around energized systems and hazardous-energy controls.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage project energization and electrical safety processes.

Develop, implement, and enforce energization plans, procedures, and protocols.

Coordinate the safe energization of electrical equipment and systems throughout construction and commissioning.

Manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) processes and hazardous-energy control procedures.

Maintain visibility and control over energized and potentially energized systems throughout the project.

Coordinate with electrical contractors, MEP teams, commissioning personnel, vendors, operations teams, and client representatives.

Review energization schedules and ensure all prerequisites are satisfied prior to equipment or system energization.

Participate in electrical safety planning, risk assessments, pre-energization meetings, and field inspections.

Verify required documentation, testing, inspections, and approvals before energization activities occur.

Maintain accurate energization records, permits, logs, system status documentation, and turnover information.

Identify electrical safety risks and ensure corrective actions are completed before work proceeds.

Support commissioning, startup, integrated testing, and final turnover of electrical infrastructure.

Promote a strong culture of electrical safety and accountability throughout the project.

Qualifications

5+ years of electrical construction, electrical safety, commissioning, mission-critical, or related experience.

Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and construction practices.

Data center or mission-critical project experience strongly preferred.

Experience with electrical energization, LOTO, hazardous-energy control, and electrical safety procedures.

Knowledge of applicable electrical safety standards and industry best practices.

Ability to read and understand electrical one-lines, drawings, specifications, and system documentation.

Experience coordinating energized systems in an active construction environment.

Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively with electrical contractors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and project leadership.

Travel flexibility preferred based on project requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation (DOE)

Travel/per diem opportunities as applicable

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career advancement

Why This Opportunity?

This position plays a critical role in the safe delivery of sophisticated mission-critical electrical infrastructure.

The Energy Marshal will have significant responsibility for electrical safety and system energization while supporting major data center projects with complex power distribution and commissioning requirements.