Energy Marshal

South Bend, IN | Data Center Construction | General Contractor

We are working with a General Contractor delivering a major 350,000 sq. ft. data center development in the South Bend area and are looking to appoint an experienced Energy Marshal to join the project team.

This is a critical site-based role responsible for managing and overseeing energy isolation, energization and electrical safety procedures throughout construction, startup and commissioning.

Recent data center or mission-critical construction experience is essential.

The Role

The Energy Marshal will work closely with the project team, electrical contractors, commissioning teams and client representatives to ensure all energized and de-energized work is planned, controlled and carried out safely.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and enforcing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures across the project

• Coordinating energy isolation and energization activities

• Reviewing and approving switching procedures, energization plans and Methods of Procedure

• Maintaining energy isolation records, permits and tracking documentation

• Verifying systems are safely isolated before work begins

• Coordinating electrical shutdowns, startups and power transitions

• Supporting commissioning and system energization activities

• Conducting field audits and ensuring compliance with energy control procedures

• Coordinating closely with electrical contractors, commissioning teams, Superintendents and Project Managers

• Ensuring compliance with site safety procedures, OSHA requirements and NFPA 70E

• Communicating changes in system status and energization activities across the wider project team

• Identifying risks associated with energized systems and driving corrective action where required

Systems May Include

• Medium and low-voltage electrical distribution

• Switchgear and switchboards

• UPS systems

• Generators and paralleling gear

• Transformers

• Busway and electrical distribution equipment

• Mechanical plant and associated powered systems

• Temporary and permanent power systems

What We’re Looking For

• Recent data center or mission-critical construction experience is essential

• Previous Energy Marshal, Electrical Safety, Commissioning or similar experience

• Strong understanding of LOTO and hazardous energy control

• Experience supporting energization and commissioning of complex electrical systems

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction and site safety procedures

• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical safety requirements

• Ability to review switching procedures, MOPs and energy isolation plans

• Strong communication skills and confidence coordinating multiple contractors and project stakeholders

• Ability to work full-time on site in the South Bend area

This is an opportunity to take ownership of energy control and safe energization activities across a major ground-up data center project.

If you have recent data center experience and a strong background in electrical safety, commissioning or energy isolation, we would be keen to speak with you.