Energy Marshal

ITAC•Chester, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals. ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com . This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last for sixteen (16) months with potential for extension and requires the employee to be on the client's work site in Chester, VA. Please only apply if these requirements are agreeable to you. Overview We are seeking a full-time Energy Marshal to support safe energy management activities within a complex industrial and manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing and enforcing energy control procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation, system energization, and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical energy sources, industrial safety requirements, and NFPA 70E standards, while serving as a key safety leader coordinating among project teams, contractors, commissioning personnel, and client representatives. The Energy Marshal will ensure all energy-related work is planned, executed, and documented in accordance with established safety procedures, protecting personnel, equipment, and facility operations throughout all phases of construction, startup, and commissioning activities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related environment.
Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for electrical and mechanical energy sources.
Understanding of electrical systems, commissioning activities, and industrial safety practices.
Familiarity with NFPA 70E requirements and energy control best practices.
Experience identifying hazards and implementing risk mitigation measures.
Ability to read and interpret electrical documentation, single-line diagrams, and startup procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced project environment.

Nice To Haves

Plant engineering, startup, commissioning, or operations experience.
Background in industrial construction or manufacturing facility projects.
Experience managing electrical safety and energy control programs on large capital projects.
Knowledge of plant infrastructure, equipment installation, and system turnover processes.
Safety certifications or specialized training related to electrical safety, commissioning, or energy management

Responsibilities

Comprehensive oversight and administration of the Energy Marshal Program (Electrical).
Works closely with the Electrical Trade Partner, DPR Cx Team, EHS Team and Client to ensure safe and reliable outcomes of electrical activities.
Ensure DPR, Client and EC’s procedures are being executed properly.
Identify hazards in the field and work with appropriate staff to eliminate hazards.
Provide training for DPR staff on identification of hazards and mitigation measures.
Review and approve all LOTO plans
Review energization schedules to ensure Step-By-Step (SBS) and Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) plans are in place prior to work being executed.
Attend daily Cx meeting to track startup progress and verify SBS and LOTO plans are ready.
Review 3rd party vendor SBS's for NFPA-70E compliance.
Verifies Trade Partner (TP) Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) Programs are in place, understood by participants, and perform periodic field inspections to ensure personnel are locking out properly and following all protocols.
Verifies that SOWs which include energy management activities are supervised by an assigned Energy Deputy (ED) or the EM.
Performs regular assessments of Energy Management Training and Program implementation on the project.
Reviews and approves all energy management permits.
Implements a process that does not allow energized work except as permitted per NFPA 70E.
Reviews all Energized Electrical Work (EEW) permits in excess of 50V which includes, but not limited to, low voltage for controls, ATSs, PDUs including vendor control work.
Verifies all Step-By-Step (SBS) processes on work permits are appropriate to the task and approved, prior to commencing work.
Performs SBS review and approval for all FTE (First Time Energizations) of electrical gear.
Reviews and approves startup procedures for all mechanical gear.
Tracks turnover of gear to various subs and vendors.
Coordinates and approves all de-energization and re-energization of equipment.
Coordinates with Client on all shutdowns of breakers in turned-over spaces affecting equipment in non-turned over spaces.
Verifies that all energized rooms/systems have a controlled access process in place.
Verifies that competent and qualified persons are designated and trained, by their respective employer, for all high-risk activities (Live-Dead-Live (LDL), LOTO, infrared scanning, etc.) and training is current.
Audit and approve trainings for site specific energy management processes (LOTO, electric room access, substation access, etc.)
Provide training to appropriate parties as required for site specific energy management processes.
Verifies accurate and up-to-date single lines are in place and work is tracked accordingly (LOTO and Energized status).
Verifies all processes and procedures are in place and meet established criteria prior to startup, commissioning (Cx) activities, switching activities, etc.
Participate in Cause Analysis (formerly known as Root Cause Analysis) events and prepare the associated report for Client.
Track corrective actions associated with energy management related Cause Analysis.
Perform job walks to evaluate electrical hazards.
Audit certification for Electrical Test Equipment and Electrical PPE.