Senior Energy Marshal - Data Center Projects

McGough; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough seeks an Energy Marshal for National Projects (Data Centers) in Ellendale. Lead hazardous energy control, LOTO, and energization coordination across critical electrical systems. Bring 10+ years in construction management, NFPA 70E or CESCP certification, and strong safety/schedule leadership.

Ideal candidates have data center construction exposure, Procore and CX Alloy proficiency, and proven cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders on mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, power distribution installation, energy isolation, and electrical safety
• NFPA 70E Certification or NFPA CESCP
• Demonstrated experience managing complex energization and LOTO programs
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and commissioning processes

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs across medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and associated equipment
• Define energy isolation boundaries to protect personnel and infrastructure
• Verify zero-energy states before maintenance or construction activities
• Review energized work permits per NFPA 70E and policy
• Establish arc flash boundaries and PPE requirements; maintain safe distances
• Audit LOTO logs and subcontractor compliance
• Serve as central authority during switching operations, shutdowns, startups, and transfers
• Coordinate energization sequences with construction/commissioning teams
• Develop energization permits and control processes
• Partner with facilities/operations to mitigate system risk
• Participate in commissioning and startup activities
• Maintain switching logs and isolation records
• Review short circuit studies and PPE requirements; ensure documentation
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions
• Communicate energization status to leadership
• Attend project meetings and training
• Walk job-sites to assess progress
• Represent McGough professionally at events
• Collaborate across departments for cohesive execution
• Support Lean events and continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical safety

Energy isolation

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Lean/continuous improvement

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Education

NFPA 70E Certification or CESCP

Procore

CX Alloy

Tools

CX Alloy

Procore

Job description

McGough seeks an Energy Marshal for National Projects (Data Centers) in Ellendale. Lead hazardous energy control, LOTO, and energization coordination across critical electrical systems. Bring 10+ years in construction management, NFPA 70E or CESCP certification, and strong safety/schedule leadership.

Ideal candidates have data center construction exposure, Procore and CX Alloy proficiency, and proven cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders on mission-critical projects.