Travel Energy Marshal-Mission Critical

BCCI•Kansas City, MO

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 guidance on energy isolation standards. The role supports commissioning during construction, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover, and requires a strong safety background and technical expertise in energy isolation, particularly in data center environments. The Energy Marshal champions Layton Construction’s values of predictable outcomes, integrity, honesty, unity, safety, and quality. The position manages electrical room access permits and attendance, oversees the site Lockout/Tagout program, and serves as an independent authority empowered to stop unsafe energy-isolation work. The role partners with project teams to improve processes and communicates technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

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 electrical systems in data centers.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years of commercial construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program.
Review and audit energy isolation procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
Serve as the subject matter expert for energy isolation practices and guide teams.
Attend daily and weekly High Risk Activity (HRA) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) meetings, and support preparation of procedures associated with 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 expert guidance on energy isolation involving multiple energy sources, particularly electrical systems.
Stop unsafe work practices relating to energy isolation.
Participate in weekly safety meetings.