Electrical Energy Marshal

LotusWorks•Montgomery, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

LotusWorks is hiring a dedicated, safety-focused Electrical Energy Marshal for a large-scale data center project in Montgomery, Alabama. The role oversees and coordinates the safe, controlled, phased, and compliant energization of electrical systems during construction and commissioning, working closely with construction, commissioning, operations, and site safety teams. The position supports electrical system testing, startup, and commissioning while preventing unauthorized or uncontrolled energization and maintaining clear control of equipment status. The Electrical Energy Marshal reviews and approves procedures and safety documentation, leads electrical isolation and Lockout/Tagout activities, confirms that prerequisites and safety controls are complete before energization, and coordinates daily electrical work across contractors and project teams. The role also supports the safe startup and commissioning of electrical distribution and critical mechanical systems, and may undertake other duties assigned in the role.

Requirements

Certified in NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in electrical construction, commissioning, or facilities operations.
Deep knowledge of LOTO procedures, temporary power management, and electrical system safety protocols.
Proficiency interpreting one-line diagrams and electrical construction drawings.
Strong communication and coordination skills with trades, contractors, and safety teams.
Ability to lead and train field personnel on safe energization and electrical practices.
Licensed Electrician (Journeyman or Master, depending on jurisdiction) is essential.
Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Responsibilities

Review and approve Methods of Procedure (MOPs) associated with electrical work, energization, testing, and commissioning.
Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Review energization and de-energization plans, electrical switching and isolation procedures, commissioning and testing procedures, drawings, single-line diagrams, test documentation, and supporting procedures.
Ensure documentation identifies electrical hazards, isolation points, boundaries, and required controls accurately.
Lead and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements for electrical systems, including utility and medium-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear and switchboards, generators, UPS systems, PDUs and RPPs, busways, distribution panels, mechanical equipment electrical feeds, control power, and associated circuits.
Verify electrical isolation and absence of voltage before work begins where required, and ensure stored electrical energy is identified and controlled.
Verify equipment is safe before energization, de-energization, testing, or maintenance activities.
Establish electrical work boundaries, access restrictions, and required PPE before work proceeds.
Review and manage electrical activities involving energization and de-energization, electrical switching, equipment startup, electrical testing, protective device testing, controls and interlock verification, and integrated commissioning.
Coordinate energization activities and confirm prerequisite inspections, testing, documentation, and safety controls are complete before power is introduced.
Support safe commissioning and startup of electrical systems.
Ensure electrical work complies with approved project requirements, applicable electrical safety requirements, and client standards.
Identify and control electrical hazards before work begins and prevent unauthorized or uncontrolled energization.
Maintain clear control of equipment status, including energized, de-energized, isolated, under test, and released for commissioning.
Ensure temporary power arrangements and electrical work areas are appropriately controlled.
Coordinate daily electrical activities with electrical contractors, commissioning agents, general contractor and construction teams, owner/client representatives, site safety teams, controls/BMS/EPMS/SCADA teams, and mechanical commissioning teams where electrical interfaces are involved.
Support safe startup and commissioning of utility and medium-voltage distribution, transformers, switchgear and switchboards, generators, UPS systems, ATS/STS systems, PDUs/RPPs, busway, EPMS, and electrical distribution supporting critical mechanical equipment such as chillers, dry coolers, CRAHs/CRACs, CDUs, and pumps.
Lead and train field personnel on safe energization and electrical practices.
Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned in the role.