Travel Energy Marshal-Mission Critical

Pavarini•Hutto, TX

About The Position

The Energy Marshal is a safety professional responsible for ensuring the safe execution of energization and isolation activities, with a focus on energy-isolation procedures, auditing practices, and expert guidance on energy-isolation standards. The role requires a strong safety background and technical expertise in energy isolation, particularly in data-center environments. The Energy Marshal supports the commissioning process during construction, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover. The position manages electrical-room access permits and attendance, oversees the site LOTO program, verifies commissioning plans, reviews quality reports, and conducts pre-energization inspections. It also serves as an independent authority to stop unsafe energy-isolation work and partners with project teams on continuous improvement. Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor founded in 1953 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. It operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States and employs more than 1,500 construction professionals. Layton is part of the STO Building Group family of companies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field.
NFPA 70E certification.
Experience with data-center construction and commissioning standards and practices.
Ability to understand and ensure the safe installation of electrical equipment across various voltages, including AC and DC systems.
Ability to collaborate with teams to drive process improvements.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in auditing site practices against written standards.
Familiarity with multiple energy sources, particularly in data centers, with an emphasis on electrical systems.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years of commercial construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Deliver “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Manage the commissioning process during construction, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover.
Manage electrical-room access permits and electrical-room attendance.
Ensure compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities.
Verify the commissioning plan and review quality reports.
Complete pre-energization inspections.
Manage the site LOTO program.
Review and audit energy-isolation procedures for safety and efficiency.
Serve as the subject matter expert for energy-isolation practices and provide guidance to teams.
Attend daily and weekly High Risk Activity (HRA) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) meetings and support procedure preparation related to energy isolation.
Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous-improvement strategies.
Communicate technical solutions and energy-related concepts to engineers and non-engineers.
Audit site practices against established standards as part of the safety-assurance role.
Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure LOTO systems are designed and implemented effectively and in compliance with standards.
Provide guidance on energy isolation involving multiple energy sources, particularly electrical systems.
Act as an independent authority to stop unsafe work practices involving energy isolation.
Participate in weekly safety meetings.