Energy Safety Lead - Data Center Projects

McGough; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough seeks an Energy Marshal to lead and govern safe energization within mission-critical data center environments. You will control energy isolation boundaries, oversee LOTO levels, and manage permits, PPE, and verification steps.

Responsibilities include coordinating with construction teams, reviewing short circuit studies, and maintaining rigorous energy-control documentation. Regional office with regular travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, power distribution installation, energy isolation, and electrical safety.
• NFPA 70E Certification or NFPA CESCP
• Experience managing complex energization and LOTO programs
• Understanding of multiple energy sources and electrical systems
• Knowledge of commissioning, testing methodologies and relevant standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ANSI/BICSI, NETA)

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce LOTO programs across medium- and low-voltage electrical systems and UPS systems.
• Define and manage energy isolation boundaries to protect personnel and infrastructure.
• Verify zero-energy states prior to maintenance, commissioning, or construction activities.
• Review energized work permits per NFPA 70E and policy.
• Establish arc flash boundaries and PPE requirements.
• Audit LOTO logs and contractor compliance.
• Serve as central authority during switching operations, shutdowns, startups, and transfers.
• Coordinate energization sequences with teams to protect critical loads.
• Develop and manage energization permits and control processes.
• Partner with Facilities and trades to mitigate system risk.
• Assist in commissioning and startup activities for safe turnover.
• Maintain switching logs and documentation; ensure accuracy and retention.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate real-time energization status to leadership.

Skills

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Energy isolation

Electrical safety

Project management

Commissioning processes

Communication

Documentation

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Lean / continuous improvement

Tools

Procore

CX Alloy

Job description

McGough seeks an Energy Marshal to lead and govern safe energization within mission-critical data center environments. You will control energy isolation boundaries, oversee LOTO levels, and manage permits, PPE, and verification steps.

Responsibilities include coordinating with construction teams, reviewing short circuit studies, and maintaining rigorous energy-control documentation. Regional office with regular travel is expected.