Energy Marshal - HV Substation Construction & Commissioning

Actalent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Energy Marshal for Substation Construction and Commissioning in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on safety and compliance of energy isolation during construction, testing, commissioning, and energization of 115kV to 35kV systems at a data center campus.

The individual will oversee HV/MV/LV energization, review plans and procedures, ensure NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance, and coordinate with engineers, contractors, and utility representatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in electrical construction or safety management.
• Experience with HV/MV systems.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and protection schematics.
• Auditing contractor isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA training; OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee energy isolation and energization activities for 115kV and 35kV systems.
• Identify, control, and document hazardous energy sources >50V.
• Review contractor energization plans, sequencing, PPE, and inspections.
• Review contractor SOWs, MOPs, switching orders, and test procedures.
• Verify compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA and company EHS standards.
• Participate in High Risk Activity planning, readiness meetings, and briefings.
• Coordinate energization readiness with Engineer of Record, contractors, and utility reps.
• Support readiness reviews and incident investigations as needed.
• Provide weekly energization plan status reports to the Project Manager.

Skills

Electrical safety

NFPA 70E

High voltage

Commissioning support

Contractor oversight

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Energy Marshal for Substation Construction and Commissioning in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on safety and compliance of energy isolation during construction, testing, commissioning, and energization of 115kV to 35kV systems at a data center campus.

The individual will oversee HV/MV/LV energization, review plans and procedures, ensure NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance, and coordinate with engineers, contractors, and utility representatives.