Mechanical Energy Marshal

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Project Type: Data Center Construction
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $70 – $95 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Energy Marshal to support a large-scale data center construction project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This individual will oversee and coordinate the safe isolation, control, and startup of mechanical systems and equipment throughout construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

The Mechanical Energy Marshal will work closely with mechanical contractors, commissioning teams, project management, and site safety personnel to ensure mechanical energy hazards are properly identified and controlled. This role will focus on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), mechanical energy isolation, stored energy management, equipment startup, and coordinating safe work activities around active mechanical systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee mechanical energy management and isolation activities across the data center construction site.

• Coordinate and manage LOTO procedures for mechanical equipment and systems.

• Review mechanical energy isolation plans, startup procedures, and equipment-specific safety requirements.

• Coordinate the safe startup and energization of mechanical equipment during construction and commissioning.

• Identify and manage stored energy hazards, including pressure, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and mechanical energy.

• Work closely with mechanical contractors and commissioning teams to coordinate equipment testing and startup activities.

• Verify proper isolation and energy control measures are in place before maintenance, testing, or other work activities.

• Maintain documentation of mechanical equipment status, isolation points, and system boundaries.

• Coordinate activities involving chillers, cooling towers, pumps, piping systems, air handling units, and other critical mechanical infrastructure.

• Conduct field walkthroughs to identify potential mechanical energy hazards and verify appropriate controls.

• Communicate upcoming startup activities, equipment status, and potential hazards to project leadership and subcontractors.

• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure mechanical systems are safely transitioned into operational status.

• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and project-specific energy control procedures.

Absolute Must-Haves

• Previous experience in mechanical energy management, mechanical commissioning, mechanical safety, or a similar role.

• Experience working on large-scale construction, industrial, or mission-critical projects.

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and associated energy hazards.

• Hands-on experience with LOTO procedures and mechanical energy isolation.

• Understanding of stored energy hazards, including hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and pressurized systems.

• Experience coordinating with mechanical contractors and multiple trades on active construction sites.
• Ability to review mechanical isolation plans and verify safe work conditions in the field.
• Previous experience on hyperscale or colocation data center projects.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with data center cooling infrastructure and critical mechanical systems.

• Familiarity with chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, air handling units, and associated piping systems.

• Experience coordinating mechanical equipment startup and commissioning activities.

• Familiarity with OSHA LOTO requirements and hazardous energy control programs.

• Experience working alongside commissioning agents and MEP project teams.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Experience with large-scale HVAC and industrial mechanical systems.

Ideal Candidate Background

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical construction or commissioning background with direct experience managing LOTO, energy isolation, and equipment startup activities. Candidates who have worked as Mechanical Energy Marshals on data center projects are preferred, but experienced Mechanical Commissioning Managers, Mechanical Superintendents, and Mechanical Safety Managers with strong energy control experience will also be considered.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.