Master Electrician

Job Description

Job Description Salary:

The Master Electrician is responsible for managing the safe energization of equipment in the field, overseeing both permanent and temporary energy sources. This is a field role located in Ashburn VA that involves ensuring the safe and efficient management of electrical systems within an active construction site.

Role Objective:

Ensure the safety and proper management of energy systems through hands-on supervision, focusing on lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance.

• i.LOTO Implementation:
  Oversee and enforce lockout/tagout procedures for electrical and mechanical systems to ensure safe maintenance and operation.
• ii.
  
  Safety Compliance:
  Monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations and standards on-site.
• iii.
  
  Daily Inspections:
  Conduct daily inspections of energy systems to ensure compliance with LOTO procedures and identify potential hazards.
• iv.
  
  Incident Management:
  Lead on-site response to any safety incidents related to energy systems, including investigation and reporting.
• vi.
  
  Coordination with Contractors:
  Work closely with contractors to ensure they adhere to LOTO procedures and safety protocols.
• vii.
  
  Reporting:
  Provide daily and weekly safety reports, including LOTO compliance and incident reports, to the back-office support team.

• Ability to interpret drawings and blueprints, particularly one-line drawings.
• Ability to work with engineers to convey site conditions.
• Familiarity with diverse power redundancy levels and major electrical equipment used in data center construction (e.g., Electrical Switchgear (MV & LV), Transformers (MV & LV), Uninterrupted Power Supply Systems, Automatic Transfer Switches, Generators, Power Distribution Units, etc.).
• Review, understand, and oversee the execution of detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) outlining safe equipment energization steps.
• Oversee equipment energizations with a focus on safety and operational integrity.
• Manage the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program effectively.
• Coordinate activities between trades and with the Owner's representatives as required.

• Advanced electrical knowledge is essential.
• Proficiency in Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures (electrical and mechanical)
• NFPA 70E certification is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs (e.g., Bluebeam, Adobe) is necessary.