The Energy Marshal is responsible for overseeing hazardous energy control and electrical safety during construction, commissioning, and energization activities. This position ensures compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, energy isolation requirements, and electrical safety standards to protect personnel, equipment, and project operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee site-specific Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control procedures.
- Review, approve, and manage energy isolation permits, electrical room access, and equipment release authorizations.
- Coordinate and oversee electrical switching, equipment energization, and de-energization activities.
- Verify zero-energy states and ensure proper isolation before work begins.
- Conduct field inspections and audits to ensure compliance with PPE, arc flash requirements, safety boundaries, and approved procedures.
- Coordinate with project management, electrical contractors, safety personnel, and commissioning teams.
- Participate in job hazard assessments, safety meetings, and incident investigations.
- Identify unsafe conditions and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
- Maintain accurate documentation of energy control activities, permits, inspections, and energization records.
Qualifications
- Experience in industrial electrical construction, commissioning, or electrical safety.
- Strong understanding of LOTO procedures, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and hazardous energy control.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and switching procedures.
- Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
- Experience with large-scale industrial or data center projects preferred.
- Electrical license, safety certifications, or relevant technical training preferred.
Primary Objective: Ensure all hazardous energy is properly identified, isolated, controlled, and verified before work is performed or equipment is energized.
As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you. At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.