Energy Marshall
The James Allen Companies Inc.
Electrical Energy Marshal
Location: Reno / Sparks / USA Parkway Area, NV
Job Summary
The Electrical Energy Marshal is a safety professional responsible for the safe execution of all energization and isolation activities on site. This role owns energy isolation procedures, audits field practices, and serves as the site’s expert on energy isolation standards. A strong safety background and technical expertise in energy isolation, particularly in data center environments, are critical to success.
Key Responsibilities
Energization & Commissioning
- Oversee energization and isolation activities throughout commissioning, from pre-energization through project completion and turnover
- Verify the commissioning plan and review quality reports
- Complete all pre-energization inspections
- Ensure compliance with safe work practices during all energization and isolation activities
Lockout/Tagout & Energy Isolation
- Own and manage the site Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program
- Review and audit energy isolation procedures for safety and efficiency
- Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure LOTO systems are properly designed, implemented, and compliant with standards
- Provide expert guidance on energy isolation in environments with multiple energy sources, with a particular focus on electrical systems
- Serve as an independent authority with the power to stop any unsafe work related to energy isolation
Safety Assurance & Collaboration
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for energy isolation practices and guide project teams
- Audit site practices against established standards
- Attend daily and weekly High-Risk Activity (HRA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) meetings and support procedure preparation related to energy isolation
- Participate in weekly safety meetings
- Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Communicate complex technical and energy-related concepts clearly to both engineers and non-engineers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field
- 7+ years of commercial construction experience; 3+ years of data center experience preferred
- 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
- Familiarity with multiple energy sources, particularly in data centers, with an emphasis on electrical systems
- Proficiency in auditing site practices against written standards
- Ability to collaborate with teams to drive process improvements
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience
Physical Requirements
- Lift 30+ lbs as needed
- Climb ladders and crawl into tight spaces to perform inspections and complete equipment energization
Working Conditions
- On-site presence required during construction phases
- Standard construction PPE and full safety compliance required