Energy Marshal – Data Center Construction– (Malaga, WA.)

CMTS LLC•Seattle, WA

2d•$50 - $60

About The Position

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Energy Marshal – Data Center Critical Infrastructure located in Malaga, WA.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction safety, electrical systems, commissioning, or energy isolation on large-scale industrial or data center projects.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing energized systems in mission-critical facilities.
Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and construction documents.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to enforce authority in high-risk environments.
Proficiency with documentation, permitting systems, and digital reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 (Construction);
NFPA 70E;
Certified Energy Control Professional (CECP) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Act as the primary authority for energy control on-site, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal systems.
Develop, review, and enforce Energy Control Procedures (ECPs) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) plans for all applicable systems.
Coordinate and authorize all energization, de-energization, and re-energization activities during construction and commissioning.
Verify zero-energy states prior to work and ensure proper isolation boundaries are established and maintained.
Review method statements, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and energization plans for compliance and risk mitigation. Coordinate closely with construction managers, commissioning agents, electrical contractors, safety teams, and client representatives.
Maintain detailed documentation, logs, permits, and approvals related to energy control activities.
Conduct field audits, inspections, and spot checks to ensure adherence to approved procedures.
Lead or participate in pre-task planning meetings and toolbox talks related to energized work.
Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions or unauthorized energy activities are identified.
Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation related to energy control issue
Experience serving as an Energy Marshal or energization authority on data center or mission-critical construction projects
Strong knowledge of hazardous energy control, LOTO, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements- Ability to develop, review, and enforce Energy Control Procedures (ECPs)
Experience coordinating energization, de-energization, and commissioning activities
Proficient in reading electrical one-lines, arc flash studies, and construction drawings Proven ability to assess risk, review JHAs/method statements, and enforce safe work practices- Confident field presence with authority to stop work for unsafe conditions
Strong communication skills when coordinating with owners, contractors, and commissioning teams- Detail-oriented with experience maintaining energization logs, permits, and compliance records
Familiarity with mission-critical systems (switchgear, MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators)
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with critical energization milestones