Energy Marshall

The James Allen Companies, Inc; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Allen Companies, Inc is seeking an Electrical Energy Marshal to lead energization and isolation activities on site. This role owns energy isolation procedures, audits field practices, and serves as the site expert on energy isolation standards within data center environments.

The position requires a strong safety background with NFPA 70E familiarity and experience across AC/DC electrical systems. You will collaborate with engineers and construction teams, participate in HRA/JHA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field.
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience; 3+ years of data center experience preferred.
• NFPA 70E certification.
• Experience with data center construction and commissioning standards and practices.
• Ability to understand and ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment across various voltages, including AC and DC systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee energization and isolation activities throughout commissioning, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover
• Own and manage the site Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program
• Review and audit energy isolation procedures for safety and efficiency
• Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure LOTO systems are properly designed, implemented, and compliant with standards
• Provide expert guidance on energy isolation in environments with multiple energy sources, with a particular focus on electrical systems
• Serve as an independent authority with the power to stop any unsafe work related to energy isolation
• Audit site practices against established standards
• Attend daily and weekly High-Risk Activity (HRA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) meetings and support procedure preparation related to energy isolation
• Participate in weekly safety meetings
• Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Communicate complex technical and energy-related concepts clearly to both engineers and non-engineers

Skills

Energy isolation experience

Safety leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

NFPA 70E certification

Job description

Electrical Energy Marshal

Location: Reno / Sparks / USA Parkway Area, NV

Job Summary

The Electrical Energy Marshal is a safety professional responsible for the safe execution of all energization and isolation activities on site. This role owns energy isolation procedures, audits field practices, and serves as the site’s expert on energy isolation standards. A strong safety background and technical expertise in energy isolation, particularly in data center environments, are critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

Energization & Commissioning

• Oversee energization and isolation activities throughout commissioning, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover
• Verify the commissioning plan and review quality reports
• Complete all pre-energization inspections
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices during all energization and isolation activities

Lockout/Tagout & Energy Isolation

• Own and manage the site Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program
• Review and audit energy isolation procedures for safety and efficiency
• Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure LOTO systems are properly designed, implemented, and compliant with standards
• Provide expert guidance on energy isolation in environments with multiple energy sources, with a particular focus on electrical systems
• Serve as an independent authority with the power to stop any unsafe work related to energy isolation

Safety Assurance & Collaboration

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for energy isolation practices and guide project teams
• Audit site practices against established standards
• Attend daily and weekly High-Risk Activity (HRA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) meetings and support procedure preparation related to energy isolation
• Participate in weekly safety meetings
• Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Communicate complex technical and energy-related concepts clearly to both engineers and non-engineers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience; 3+ years of data center experience preferred
• NFPA 70E certification
• Experience with data center construction and commissioning standards and practices
• Ability to understand and ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment across various voltages, including AC and DC systems
• Familiarity with multiple energy sources, particularly in data centers, with an emphasis on electrical systems
• Proficiency in auditing site practices against written standards
• Ability to collaborate with teams to drive process improvements
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience

Physical Requirements

• Lift 30+ lbs as needed
• Climb ladders and crawl into tight spaces to perform inspections and complete equipment energization

Working Conditions

• On-site presence required during construction phases
• Standard construction PPE and full safety compliance required