Energy Marshal

Title: Energy Marshal - 3 Contract Positions

Position Type: Contract

Location: Pennsylvania

Job Summary:

NAES is seeking an experienced Energy Marshal to support construction and commissioning activities with a focus on safe energization and control of hazardous energy. This role serves as a key authority in managing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work (PTW), and energization processes, ensuring systems are safely transitioned from construction through commissioning and into operations. The Energy Marshal works closely with construction, commissioning, and operations teams to provide oversight, enforce procedures, and maintain strict control over when and how systems are energized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of control for energization and de-energization activities on site

Oversee and enforce LOTO and PTW programs, ensuring compliance with site procedures and safety standards

Review and approve energization plans, switching procedures, and isolation boundaries

Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure safe execution of work on or near energized systems

Maintain control logs, permits, and documentation related to energy isolation and system energization

Participate in pre-task planning, risk assessments, and daily coordination meetings

Provide oversight during critical energization phases, with authority to approve, delay, or stop work as needed

Support development and continuous improvement of site-specific energy control procedures and best practices

Job Requirements:

Strong working knowledge of LOTO, PTW, and hazardous energy control processes

Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or startup activities on industrial or data center projects

Ability to interpret electrical one-lines, P&IDs, and system boundaries

Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines

Proven ability to work in high-risk environments with a strong safety-first mindset

Experience maintaining documentation, logs, and compliance records related to energy control

Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, including stopping work when necessary

Education / Experience:

7+ years of experience in LOTO, commissioning, operations, or construction safety roles

Experience on large-scale industrial, power generation, or data center projects preferred

Background in electrical, mechanical, or process systems strongly preferred

OSHA 10 or 30 required (or equivalent safety certification)

Additional certifications related to electrical safety, NFPA 70E, or switching operations are a plus