Job DescriptionSummaryThe Senior Energy Marshal is a senior safety and technical leader responsible for overseeing the safe execution of energization and isolation activities across complex or large-scale projects. This role provides advanced expertise in energy isolation procedures, auditing practices, and energy control standards, particularly within mission critical/data center environments.
The Senior Energy Marshal serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), while leading planning, coordination, and enforcement of safe energized work practices. This individual provides mentorship to Energy Marshals and project teams and plays a key role in driving consistency, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across projects.
Duties- Champions "The Layton Way" by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
- Ensures that "Constructing with Integrity" is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
- Lead and mentor Energy Marshals and field teams in energy isolation and energized work practices
- Serve as the primary authority for all energy isolation activities on assigned projects or campuses
- Provide oversight across multiple systems, scopes, or phases of energization and commissioning
- Interface directly with project leadership, clients, and commissioning teams on energy-related risk and planning
- Act as the final escalation point for complex or high-risk energy isolation decisions
- Work with Cx management with the commissioning process during construction from pre-energization through project completion and turnover
- Manage and provide guidance on electrical room access permits and attendance
- Ensure compliance with safe work practices during energization and isolation activities
- Oversee and/or perform pre-energization inspections for complex systems
- Own and govern the LOTO program on site, ensuring consistency and compliance across all teams
- Lead the development, review, and approval of complex energy isolation procedures and LOTO plans
- Review and audit energy isolation procedures to ensure safety, efficiency, and alignment with standards
- Conduct advanced audits of site practices and implement corrective actions proactively
- Identify high-risk activities and partner with teams to mitigate risk prior to execution
- Serve as an independent authority with the ability to stop unsafe work practices related to energy isolation
- Communicate complex technical solutions and energy-related concepts to engineers, field teams, and leadership
- Coordinate with subcontractors, engineers, and commissioning agents to ensure alignment on energy control practices
- Interpret line drawings and system redundancies to ensure LOTO systems are properly designed and executed
- Train and develop Energy Marshals, field personnel, and subcontractors on energy isolation standards and best practices
- Lead jobsite-wide education efforts related to energized work and hazard awareness
- Partner with project teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Contribute to the development and standardization of energy isolation procedures across projects
- Provide expert guidance on environments with multiple energy sources, especially complex electrical systems
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in energy isolation, safety, or a related field
- Previous experience as an Energy Marshal or equivalent leadership role preferred
- NFPA 70E Certification (required)
- OSHA 30 (preferred or required based on internal standard)
- 10+ years commercial construction experience preferred
- Strong experience with data center construction and commissioning standards and practices
- Advanced understanding of LOTO procedures, energized systems, and hazard mitigation
- Ability to lead complex, multi-system energy isolation planning and execution
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Ability to influence teams and enforce standards in high-risk environments
- Advanced ability to interpret electrical systems across various voltages (AC/DC)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
- High proficiency in auditing and enforcing compliance with written standards
- Familiarity with multiple energy sources in mission critical environments
- Ability to lift in excess of 30 lbs when needed
- Ability to climb ladders and access confined or tight spaces for inspection and energization activities.
Benefits - Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
