Energy Marshal (San Antonio)

Turner Construction•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Energy Marshal provides comprehensive oversight of energy management activities—including electrical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal systems—on construction projects. The role oversees energy-management permits, energization decisions, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) programs, controlled access to energized areas, staff qualifications for high-risk energy activities, electrical safety training, single-line diagrams, and readiness for commissioning activities. The Energy Marshal also supports incident investigations and dispute resolution, develops project teams through coaching and training, and may have direct reports and participate in hiring and performance management.

Requirements

At least 15 years of applicable electrical trades experience in control of energy, including electrical, mechanical, chemical, or thermal energy, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Extensive knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and practices, and the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (70E).
Advanced knowledge of MEP systems.
Ability to interpret complex one-line drawings and diagrams for MEP systems.
Ability to interpret contract documents, owner project requirements, drawings, specifications, system schematics, sequences of operations, MEP scopes of work, and project schedules.
Ability to manage multiple complex issues and tasks through successful completion.
Strong business acumen and critical-thinking skills to assess and solve problems and conflicts.
Advanced interpersonal communication, professional presentation, and persuasion skills, including the ability to engage confidently and influence decisions.
Ability to build trusted, engaging partnerships with team and organizational stakeholders through teamwork and direct communication.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including climbing stairs and ladders, negotiating construction areas, performing regular mobility and travel, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program.

Responsibilities

Oversee, review, and approve complex energy-management work permits, including change-of-energy requests, and coordinate reviews with appropriate stakeholders.
Drive decisions affecting implementation of project energization.
Lead or participate in root cause analyses for incidents and work with subcontractors and Turner leadership on dispute-resolution decisions.
Oversee subcontractor development and verify job-site processes and work-permit approvals before work begins.
Establish a program to educate project teams about the LOTO program and validate their understanding and use of it.
Oversee the establishment of and adherence to LOTO activities on every project.
Verify controlled-access processes for energized rooms and systems.
Verify qualifications and competence of staff assigned to high-risk energy activities, such as Live-Dead-Live testing and infrared scanning.
Develop and conduct electrical safety training for project equipment technicians and regularly assess its application and implementation.
Verify that accurate, up-to-date complex single-line diagrams are established and tracked.
Oversee and verify processes and procedures ensuring required criteria are met before start-up, switching, or other commissioning activities.
Create a supportive environment for high-performing teams and provide professional development, coaching, and mentoring.
As applicable, manage direct reports, participate in hiring and onboarding, provide timely performance feedback, contribute to annual performance appraisals, use talent-management systems, and identify training for development needs.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.