Travel Chief Energy Marshal-Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company•Eagle Mountain, UT

About The Position

The Travel Chief Energy Marshal is a senior safety and technical leader responsible for overseeing the safe execution of energization and isolation activities across complex or large-scale projects, particularly in mission-critical and data center environments. The role serves as the subject matter expert for energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), providing advanced expertise in isolation procedures, audits, and energy-control standards while leading the planning, coordination, and enforcement of safe energized-work practices. The marshal mentors Energy Marshals and project teams and promotes consistency, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across projects. The role champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers, and supports “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. It works with commissioning management throughout construction, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover, and coordinates with project leaders, clients, commissioning teams, subcontractors, engineers, and commissioning agents. The Chief Energy Marshal governs the on-site LOTO program, develops and reviews complex isolation plans, conducts audits, oversees or performs pre-energization inspections, and provides expert guidance on complex electrical systems and environments with multiple energy sources. The role may stop unsafe work and serves as the final escalation point for complex or high-risk isolation decisions. The position requires the ability to lift more than 30 pounds when needed and to climb ladders and access confined or tight spaces for inspections and energization activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 7–10 years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field.
NFPA 70E Certification (required).
Strong experience with data center construction and commissioning standards and practices.
Advanced understanding of LOTO procedures, energized systems, and hazard mitigation.
Ability to lead complex, multi-system energy-isolation planning and execution.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Ability to influence teams and enforce standards in high-risk environments.
Advanced ability to interpret electrical systems across various AC/DC voltages.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts.
High proficiency in auditing and enforcing compliance with written standards.
Familiarity with multiple energy sources in mission-critical environments.
Ability to lift in excess of 30 pounds when needed.
Ability to climb ladders and access confined or tight spaces for inspection and energization activities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Energy Marshal or equivalent leadership role.
OSHA 30 (preferred, or required based on internal standard).
10+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” and deliver predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Promote “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Lead and mentor Energy Marshals and field teams in energy isolation and energized-work practices.
Serve as the primary authority for energy isolation activities on assigned projects or campuses.
Oversee multiple systems, scopes, or phases of energization and commissioning.
Coordinate with project leadership, clients, and commissioning teams on energy-related risk and planning.
Serve as the final escalation point for complex or high-risk energy-isolation decisions.
Work with commissioning management throughout construction, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover.
Manage and provide guidance on electrical-room access permits and attendance.
Ensure compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities.
Oversee or perform pre-energization inspections for complex systems.
Own and govern the on-site LOTO program, ensuring consistency and compliance across teams.
Lead the development, review, and approval of complex energy-isolation procedures and LOTO plans.
Review and audit procedures for safety, efficiency, and alignment with standards.
Conduct advanced audits of site practices and implement corrective actions proactively.
Identify high-risk activities and partner with teams to mitigate risks before execution.
Act as an independent authority with the ability to stop unsafe energy-isolation work practices.
Communicate technical solutions and energy-related concepts to engineers, field teams, and leadership.
Coordinate with subcontractors, engineers, and commissioning agents to align energy-control practices.
Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure LOTO systems are properly designed and executed.
Train and develop Energy Marshals, field personnel, and subcontractors on energy-isolation standards and best practices.
Lead jobsite-wide education on energized work and hazard awareness.
Partner with project teams on continuous-improvement strategies.
Contribute to developing and standardizing energy-isolation procedures across projects.
Provide expert guidance on multiple energy sources, especially complex electrical systems.