Energy Supervisor (Data Center)

Sundt Construction•Maxwell, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Supervisor oversees energy-related operations in a mission-critical data center environment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant work involving energized electrical and mechanical systems. The role coordinates closely with MEP, HSE, Commissioning (CX), and Building Superintendent teams, and is accountable for energy isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), First-Time Energization (FTE), and Method of Procedure (MOP) activities to protect uptime, personnel safety, and operational integrity. The supervisor leads and coordinates field teams and contractors performing energy-related work in live data center environments. The role includes planning and overseeing switching, cutovers, commissioning, maintenance, energization, and turnover activities, while maintaining documentation and enforcing safety and energy-control requirements. The position may work various shifts, including swing, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.
At least 5 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, energy, utilities, or mission-critical facility operations.
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, drawings, and procedures.
Ability to work collaboratively with MEP, HSE, Commissioning (CX), and Building Operations teams.
Ability to work in active construction and energized operational environments.
Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to company safety programs.
Demonstrated experience with energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Experience participating in or supporting Method of Procedure (MOP) activities.
Experience participating in safety meetings, job briefings, and field audits.
Experience working in operational data center or critical facility environments.
Exposure to First-Time Energization (FTE), switching, cutovers, or commissioning activities.
Familiarity with data center systems including switchgear and power distribution, UPS and generator systems, and mechanical and cooling systems.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate work and lead crews.
Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70 /? OE requirements.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical training, apprenticeship, or coursework in electrical, mechanical, energy systems, or construction.

Responsibilities

Conduct field audits, readiness reviews, and operational verifications before critical activities.
Coordinate switching sequences, lock boundaries, and clearance verification to prevent unplanned outages or downtime.
Direct and oversee First-Time Energization (FTE) of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring testing, inspections, approvals, and redundancy checks are complete.
Ensure accurate identification, isolation, verification, and release of energy sources affecting critical systems.
Investigate incidents, near-misses, and deviations, focusing on uptime protection and risk mitigation.
Lead and enforce energy isolation and hazardous energy control programs, including LOTO compliance.
Lead pre-task planning, job hazard analyses (JHA), and safety briefings focused on energized work and operational risk.
Maintain documentation for energy isolation, MOP execution, FTE events, and compliance.
Participate in commissioning, integrated systems testing (1ST), and turnover activities with the CX team.
Coordinate with MEP, HSE, CX, and Building Superintendent teams to plan and execute energization, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
Review, approve, and oversee MOP documents for switching, cutovers, maintenance, commissioning, and energization activities.
Supervise and coordinate field teams and contractors performing energy-related work in live data center environments.
Stop work and escalate concerns when unsafe or abnormal conditions exist.
Comply with company safety programs, standards, and procedures.