Energy Marshal / Master Electrician / Foreman (Dat

Ascendion; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal (Owner’s Representative) to support large-scale data center development projects. This role involves oversight of hazardous energy control and electrical safety activities during construction and commissioning phases.

Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in electrical systems/power distribution and strong knowledge of lockout/tagout programs. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical systems in construction or data center environments.
• Strong expertise in hazardous energy control and electrical safety standards.
• Experience in reviewing procedures and high-risk work activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of Energy Isolation (LOTO) program across project phases.
• Coordinate energy isolation activities between various teams.
• Conduct regular audits of electrical isolation activities.

Skills

Electrical systems / power distribution experience

Expertise in lockout/tagout (LOTO)

Knowledge of electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA)

Job description

Ascendion is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal (Owner’s Representative) to support large-scale data center development projects. The role provides independent oversight, assurance, and coordination of all hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tagout – LOTO) and electrical safety activities across construction and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Assurance
  • Provide independent oversight of the Energy Isolation (LOTO) program across all project phases.
  • Validate that contractors effectively implement energy control procedures in alignment with project and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as the owner’s representative for hazardous energy control governance and compliance.
• Construction & Commissioning Coordination
  • Coordinate and align energy isolation activities between General Contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and owner operations teams.
  • Ensure all isolation activities are properly planned to minimize risk to live data center operations.
  • Participate in and support High‑Risk Activity (HRA) planning and sequencing.
• Procedure Review & Approval Oversight
  • Review contractor‑developed MOPs, SOPs, and energy isolation procedures.
  • Verify all sources of hazardous energy are properly identified and controlled prior to execution.
  • Ensure compliance with LOTO standards, permitting processes, and risk assessments.
• Auditing & Compliance Verification
  • Conduct regular field audits of electrical and mechanical isolation activities (LV/MV/HV systems).
  • Audit contractor adherence to LOTO procedures, permit‑to‑work systems, and applicable safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA).
  • Identify gaps, elevate risks, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Electrical Safety SME
  • Act as the primary owner‑side point of contact for all high‑risk electrical work activities.
  • Provide technical guidance on electrical safety requirements, arc‑flash risk mitigation and labeling, and proper PPE selection.
  • Support informed decision‑making around energized work and system energization.
• Risk Management & Work Authorization
  • Review and validate hazardous energy risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and permit‑to‑work documentation.
  • Serve as the owner’s authority to challenge or stop unsafe work practices related to energy isolation.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with owner project management teams, data center operations teams, Environmental Health & Safety, and commissioning and integration teams.
  • Attend daily coordination meetings, safety briefings, and project reviews.
  • Support cross‑functional alignment on safety and operational priorities.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Provide regular updates on audit findings, compliance status, risk exposure, and mitigation plans.
  • Maintain documentation to support quality assurance and project governance.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical systems / power distribution (LV/MV/HV) within mission‑critical construction or data center environments.
• Strong expertise in lockout/tagout (LOTO) programs, hazardous energy control, and electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA).
• Experience reviewing procedures, risk assessments, and high‑risk work activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Owner’s Representative, Controlling Energy Marshal, or similar oversight role.
• Data center development or operations experience.
• Formal training or certifications such as NFPA 70E Electrical Safety, OSHA 10/30.
• Experience working across construction and live operational environments.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 and $218,000 per annum, with adjustments based on geography, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurance; paid time off commensurate with state laws; 10‑15 days of paid vacation; 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday per calendar year; and access to the Ascendion Learning Management System.