Description

Job Posting: Safety Manager and Energy Marshal – (2 positions) Data Center Construction Project

Location: Primary – Northern part of Western NY – other locations to follow
Position Type: Full-Time / Project-Based 
Schedule: Day Shift, Overtime required - Possible Night Shift, and Weekend Work as Required 
Reports To: Site Safety Manager / Construction Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Safety Managers and an Energy Marshal to support the construction and commissioning of a large-scale data center project. The Safety Manager will have overall/general Safety support for all assigned workers and the Energy Marshal will serve as the primary authority for hazardous energy control, ensuring the safe management of electrical, mechanical and stored energy systems throughout construction, along with testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.

These positions are responsible for project-specific safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and client standards.They play a critical role in preventing incidents during energization activities by coordinating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs, overseeing energy isolation procedures, and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.  

Key Responsibilities Safety Manager:

      Ensuring compliance with all OSHA, Client, and Site safety regulations. 

      Daily oversight, support, and safety coaching of workers in the field

      Participation in safety meetings including the administration of JSA, PTP's, Work Permits, Daily Safety Reports

Key Responsibilities Energy Marshal:

       Manage and enforce the site's Energy Isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program.

       Review and approve energy isolation plans for electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems.

       Coordinate energization activities involving:

o   Medium- and low-voltage electrical systems

o   Switchgear and substations

o   UPS systems

o   Backup generators

o   Mechanical cooling systems

o   Building automation and control systems

       Verify that all hazardous energy sources are properly isolated prior to maintenance, testing, or commissioning activities.

       Maintain site-wide energy isolation logs, permits, and tracking systems.

       Conduct field inspections and audits to ensure compliance with project energy control procedures.

       Lead coordination meetings as required involving contractors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel.

       Serve as the primary point of contact for all planned energizations and de-energizations.

       Stop work when unsafe conditions or violations of energy control procedures are identified.

       Investigate energy-related incidents, near misses, and procedural violations.

       Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure safe transition from construction to operations.

Physical Requirements both positions 

       Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.

       Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas.

       Ability to wear required PPE, including arc-flash-rated clothing when necessary.

       Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

       High school diploma or GED required.

       Minimum 3–5 years of experience in construction safety, electrical systems, commissioning, or energy control.

       Safety and or Energy controls Experience working on data center, mission-critical, industrial, utility, or large commercial construction projects.

       Strong knowledge of:

o   OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements (29 CFR 1910.147)

o   NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

o   Energized electrical work practices (EM Energy Marshall) 

o   Commissioning and startup procedures (EM- Energy Marshall)

       Ability to read and interpret:

o   One-line diagrams (EM)

o   Electrical schematics (EM)

o   Mechanical drawings (EM)

o   P&IDs (EM)

       Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

       OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.

       NFPA 70E Training.

       Electrical trade background (Electrician, Electrical Foreman, Commissioning Technician, etc.). (EM)

       CHST, CSP, CUSP, or equivalent safety certification.

       First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

       Previous experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.