Energy Marshal - Electrical & Mechanical

Diversified Safety Services, LLC.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem available for travelers

Job summary

Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to join our Chester, VA project team. You will oversee the site Energy Marshal Program, coordinating energization, LOTO, and energy management activities with trade partners, Cx, EHS, and clients on a large-scale project.

You will review plans, train personnel, audit compliance, and lead incident responses with a proactive safety mindset. This on-site role requires strong safety background in construction or MEP environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on construction safety experience, preferably MEP scope or data center environment.
• Previous experience as an Energy Marshal
• NFPA 70E is required
• LOTO is required
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, regulations, and safety programs.
• Ability to produce clear reports, develop procedures, and implement effective safety solutions.
• Excellent hazard recognition, data analysis, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.
• Professional on-site presence and the ability to lead teams through incidents or emergencies with composure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the site Energy Marshal Program, covering electrical and mechanical energy management activities.
• Coordinate energization, startup, commissioning, LOTO, and hazardous energy activities with partners and SMEs.
• Review and audit LOTO plans, energy management permits, and site procedures; conduct field inspections for compliance.
• Identify energy risks in the field and coordinate mitigation measures.
• Ensure SBS procedures and LOTO plans are approved before execution.
• Verify NFPA 70E compliance for electrical activities and First Time Energizations.
• Manage mechanical LOTO and hazardous energy control for equipment like ACCs, chillers, pumps, and piping.
• Coordinate de-energization, re-energization, shutdowns, and turnovers among Client and partners.
• Ensure access controls for energized areas and trained personnel for high-risk activities.
• Provide site energy management training and audit documentation like single-line diagrams and status logs.
• Conduct routine site walks and audits of permits, PPE, and safety controls.

Skills

Energy Marshal

NFPA 70E

LOTO

OSHA knowledge

Hazard recognition

Leadership

Communication

Construction safety

On-site presence

Job description

Location: Chester, VA

Pay Range: $60.00/hr- $70.00/hr

Per diem available for travelers

Diversified Safety Services is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to join our team and support a project in Chester, VA. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical role in driving a culture of safety, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive approach to workplace health and safety on a large-scale, high-visibility project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the site Energy Marshal Program, covering both electrical and mechanical energy management activities.
• Partner with Electrical and Mechanical Trade Partners, Commissioning (Cx), EHS, the GC, Client, vendors, and applicable SMEs to safely coordinate energization, startup, commissioning, LOTO, and hazardous energy activities.
• Review, approve, and audit electrical and mechanical LOTO plans, energy management permits, and site-specific procedures; conduct field inspections to ensure compliance.
• Identify electrical, mechanical, and hazardous energy risks in the field and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures.
• Review energization, startup, and commissioning schedules to ensure required Step-by-Step (SBS) procedures and LOTO plans are approved and in place prior to execution.
• Review and approve SBS procedures, including First Time Energizations (FTE), and verify applicable electrical activities comply with NFPA 70E requirements.
• Review Energized Electrical Work (EEW) permits for work at or above 50V and enforce requirements restricting energized work in accordance with NFPA 70E.
• Oversee mechanical LOTO and hazardous energy control for equipment and systems including ACCs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, water/piping systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Review mechanical equipment startup procedures and coordinate with appropriate SMEs on pressure testing and other activities requiring discipline-specific technical expertise.
• Coordinate de-energization, re-energization, shutdowns, and equipment turnover between the Client, Trade Partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Verify appropriate access controls are established for energized electrical rooms and controlled mechanical/system areas.
• Verify qualified personnel are properly designated and trained for high-risk activities, including LOTO, Live-Dead-Live (LDL), infrared scanning, and other applicable energy management activities.
• Provide and audit site‑specific energy management training, including LOTO, electrical/substation access, hazard identification, and mechanical energy isolation procedures.
• Maintain oversight of energy management documentation and equipment status, including single‑line diagrams, LOTO status, energized/de‑energized status, and equipment turnover.
• Conduct routine job walks and program audits to verify energy management processes, permits, procedures, PPE, test equipment, and safety controls meet project requirements.
• Participate in Cause Analysis events, prepare associated Client reports, and track energy management‑related corrective actions through resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on construction safety experience, preferably MEP scope or data center environment.
• Previous experience as an Energy Marshal
• NFPA 70E is required
• LOTO is required
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, regulations, and safety programs.
• Ability to produce clear reports, develop procedures, and implement effective safety solutions.
• Excellent hazard recognition, data analysis, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.
• Professional on‑site presence and the ability to lead teams through incidents or emergencies with composure.

Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ safety teams by providing top‑tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.